Ellen Andersen

Ellen Andersen 8/26/1925 - 6/5/2011 Our precious Lord took her hand, led her home, helped her stand. She was tired, she was weak, she was worn. Ellen was born in Colville, WA to Beaulah and Homer Hartsell. She devoted her life to loving and serving the Lord - teaching Sunday School, was treasurer for many years at her church, Mt. Tahoma Holiness Chapel and the Pierce County Holiness Assn, and her selfless caring for others. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 55 years, Clarence; sister Esther Nelson, and brother John Hartsell. She is survived by daughter Sonja Ferri (John); sons Tim (Nancy) and Jim (Lynda); 9 grandchildren, Doug Drowley, John Ferri, Dayna Chmelka, Julie Schlepp, Suzanne Whitney, Daniel, Brian, Seth and Travis Andersen; 10 great-grandchildren Zachary, Jessica, Brice, Claire, Taylor, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Bailey, Rebecca and Charlie, brother Leonard Hartsell, brother-in-law Henry Andersen, and numerous nieces and nephews. We can't thank the staff enough at People's Retirement Community, St. Joseph's Hospital, Franciscan Hospice House, Orchard Park Nursing Home and Hospice (especially Angela) for their compassionate care. Ellen was sustained all her life by her love of Jesus and his love for her. She is already profoundly missed. A memorial service will be held at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 8902 40th St West, University Place, WA on Saturday, June 11, 2011 3pm. Remembrances recieved by the family will augment support of missionaries dear to her heart.