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Ellis Neal Obituary

NEAL- Ellis J Neal, (94), of Monterey Park, passed away on April 29, 2011 at Atherton Baptist Homes in Alhambra. He was born on November 7, 1916 in the small farming town of Albion, Illinois and was a veteran of World War II, having been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. He moved to California in the early 1950s and worked as an elementary and high school history teacher in the Alhambra Unified School District for close to 30 years. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Phyllis; daughters, Joyce Amaro, Jeanette Gandy and Judith Topping; grandchildren Nathaniel Gandy, Naomi Gandy, Nehemiah Gandy, Josiah Topping, Esther Topping and Ethan Amaro; and, brother, Vertis Neal. Visitation (1 p.m.) and funeral service (3 p.m.) on Saturday May 7 at the Lakeview Chapel, Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. If desired, friends and family may make donations to the American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on May 5, 2011.

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Michael Gandy

May 7, 2011

Mr. Neal made it easy for me to understand what they mean when they say "the greatest generation." He was a devout, humble WWII veteran. He loved God and his family, and was loved by them and those who knew him. I am grateful to have been one of those people.
May he celebrate in the peaceful joy that is the presence of the Lord.

American Heart Association

May 7, 2011

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Joseph Myers

May 5, 2011

To all who mourn Ellis Neal: Please know that Mr. Neal made a lasting impression on his thousands of students. As one of his 8th grade students at Fremont School, Alhambra, when his teaching career was at its start (1953) his lessons have not been lost.

Cheryl Chapin

May 3, 2011

Dear family of Ellis J Neal,

My love and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your dear husband, father, and grandfather. We know he is in a better place now at peace with our Lord, but it is still a difficult thing for those left behind when we lose a loved one. May you find comfort in knowing you will be reunited with him in Heaven someday! You are loved! Cheryl Chapin (friend of Jeanette & Mitch's family)

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