Catherine Ellingson Obituary

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ELLINGSON, Catherine T. Age 74 of Dayton, passed away Monday, July 30, 2007 at her residence. She was born July 11, 1933 in Highpoint, NC, the daughter of the late Emery & Eva (Coltrane) Taylor. At the age of 5 Catherine accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She graduated from the Allen Jay High School Class of 1950, graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Gods Bible School and College and graduated with a Master's Degree from Xavier University. She retired from IBM in 1992 with 37 years of service, at the age of 68 she taught English at the Korea Nazarene University in Chonan, S. Korea and was currently teaching English at the Indiana Wesleyan University, Cincinnati Campus and was a member of the W. Carrollton Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Taylor. Survivors include 2 sons Rev. Robert Lee Ellingson and wife Janet of Oklahoma City, OK, Rev. Stan Ellingson and wife Jan of Dayton, 2 sisters Virginia Ferguson of Randleman, NC, and Ruth Beck of Archdale, NC, 6 grandchildren Robbie Ellingson and wife Krista, Jared Ellingson and wife Courtney, Heather Williamson and husband J.D., Rachel Wells and husband Josh, Wesley Ellingson, Taylor Ellingson, a great grandson Shawn Williamson, as well as other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. from the SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. Carrollton. Rev. Robert Lee and Rev. Stan Ellingson officiating. Burial Crown Hill Memorial Park, Cincinnati. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Aug. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Ellingson

12 Entries

Janice and Henry Thomas Family

August 10, 2007

Lee and Janet, Stan and Jan and families:

How beautiful Heaven must be and how the angels must be rejoicing to have another precious child come home to her eternal reward. Can't you just hear the reunion in heaven? Singing and shouting and smiles and hugs...and back with grandma and grandpa, other family members, and dad making her laugh? Although we celebrate her 'graduation', so many here, my family included, will miss her so. We are all in shock but our Father never makes mistakes. My heart is so sad that I was unable to be with you all during the viewing and homegoing celebration, but one day we will be reunited when we see Jesus face to face.

We must now adjust to life missing a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, and friend. What a legacy she lived. What an exuberance for life. What a warrior for Christ. I know she must have entered heaven hearing, "Well, done, good and faithful servant."

Our love and prayers for you all,

Janet Ellingson

August 5, 2007

"Mom" was a wonderful example of living life to the fullest and allowing God to be in control of that life. I was so blessed to have her as my Mother-in-law for 33 years. She is greatly missed.

Rhonda Bennett

August 3, 2007

Catherine will truly be missed. She was my English I&II facilitator at Indiana Wesleyan University ~ Cincinnati Branch last year. We loved her so much, she was such an inspiration to every life she touched. God bless you all.

Ron & Donna Gividen

August 2, 2007

Stan, Jan and Family -
Our apostle Paul reminds us of what is so hard to hear but is clearly true, that you and all of Catherine's family and friends, and we, will soon be together forever. There is no greater comfort than to know that your sweet dear mother, Catherine to the rest of us, has had the chance to be personally greeted by our dear Jesus and she is smiling and waiting for you even now. Bless your hearts.

Jake and Shirley Balzer

August 2, 2007

Stan, Jan and family,
Was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You have our deepest sympathy and may God comfort you in this time of sorrow. You have a lovely family and I know your mother was so proud of.
Love and prayers to all!!

Eunice Chance

August 2, 2007

What a shock it was to hear of Aunt Catherine's passing!!! She was always so "young", energetic, vibrant, and sweet. However, we're happy to know she's in a better place now. So glad that we can be here with other family for the funeral, etc.

Ruth Taylor Beck, sister
High Point, NC

Eunice Beck Chance, niece
Laurel Springs, NC

Karissa Sechrest, great-great-niece
Charlotte, NC

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Virginia Ferguson

August 2, 2007

Catherine, my beloved sister, it was such a shock to have you get your call to come home, it's suppertime, just when Ruth and I were anticipating your yearly visit to North Carolina.Love, Virginia & family , Randleman, NC

Joyce Ferguson

August 1, 2007

What a shock to hear of Aunt Catherine's passing! Her sweet, gentle spirit will be missed. I'm sure Dad is happy to have someone new in Heaven to laugh at his antics. Mom already misses you.

Heather, JD, and Shawn Diesel Williamson

August 1, 2007

Granny will be dearly missed...or as Shawn (2 years old) puts it "grinny"! Life just won't be the same now since you are gone, but I know you are in a much better place...can't wait to be reunited again someday! Love you always!

Shirley Letner

August 1, 2007

Mrs. Ellingson was a delightful lady and I will miss seeing her at East Dayton Christian School. My prayers are with the family.

Rachel Ellingson-Wells

August 1, 2007

Grandma, we love and miss you, I have no greater joy than to know that I will see you again one day in heaven. love you, rachel

Ronnie & Velvet Pritchard

August 1, 2007

Grandma will be truely missed.

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