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Ellen Clare Flint

1957 - 2019

Ellen Clare Flint obituary, 1957-2019, Portland, OR

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1957

DIED

2019

Ellen Flint Obituary

Ellen Clare (Merry) Flint passed away Sept 2, 2019, at age 62, in Portland, OR, from complications related to Alzheimer's Disease. The youngest of Everett and Mary Elaine (Milan) Merry, Ellen was a graduate of Gresham High School in Portland, OR, and valued for her lifelong cheerful spirit.
In 1989, she married her husband, Rodger Flint in Anchorage, AK where she lived for upwards of 30 years and worked for Enstar Natural Gas Company. Ellen enjoyed spending time during her years in Alaska boating and snow machining with Rodger and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Thomas Merry and Daniel Merry. In addition to her husband, surviving family includes her sisters, Sharon Davis of Gresham, OR and Diane Watkins of Damascus, OR; aunt, Shirley Clausen of Portland, OR; and her nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express thanks for the loving care Ellen received at Pacific Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland, OR.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Oct. 20, 2019.

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Terri Shanley

October 15, 2020

I can't believe its been a year since Ellen passed. I think about her often and the wonder funny times we had full of laughter. She is missed dearly

Joan Morgan

October 23, 2019

To Ellens's husband and family, I worked with Ellen at ENSTAR in Anchorage, AK. She always had such a sunny smile. I left Enstar before she did but I know she was highly respected and had many friends. You have my sincere condolences. I know the beautiful memories of her will help at this difficult time.

Karen Hume

October 23, 2019

My deepest sympathies to Rodger and the family. I have so many fun and fond memories of Ellen. She was a fun, kind, and caring person. Rest in peace my friend.

Terri Shanley

October 21, 2019

My heart goes out to you Rodger and the family. I have many wonderful memories of Ellen and missed her dearly since moving. She has always been in my thoughts and I will cherish the time we did have together. Rest in peace my friend.

Carol Ann McCamant

October 21, 2019

I miss my Ellie Mae. Such a great loss. She was an amazing, funny gal. I miss her laugh. Prayers to Rodger & the rest of the family.

Gayle Kirkendall (prev. Yaskell)

October 20, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. My sincere condolences to her loved ones. I am so happy to have met her. She was a bright soul.

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