Des Moines, Ia, Iowa
1918 - 2013
Ellen OberDes MoinesEllen Ober met her Savior on June 1, 2013. Ellen Mae Quick was born April 2, 1918 in Ankeny, IA to Peter and Anna Quick. She was raised on a farm south of Ankeny, along with her seven brothers and three sisters. Ellen graduated from Ankeny High School in May 1934 at the age of...
Read MoreMy husband, Dennis Tollenaar, and our family were thankful recipients of Ellen's wonderful and generous gift of hospitality when we would come visit family in Iowa. She is an inspiration for Christian hospitality and motherhood. Hers was a life of Faith well lived. Nancy Tollenaar, Salem, Oregon
June 05, 2013
Ellen was such a very special lady...radiant, sweet, kind, warm, caring, generous & selfless, just to name a few. When I last saw her this winter at Mill Pond her spirit was just as gracious as ever. My sincere condolences to all of her beloved family. She'll always hold a special place in my heart, she was my very first Bible study leader 31yrs ago.
Denise Jones
June 05, 2013 | Ankeny, IA
I always knew were aunt Ellen stood on her values,she was a big influence in my life and she will be missed but I will see you again some day
Doug Quick
June 05, 2013 | Mansfield, TX
To Ellen's family:You are all in my thoughts and prayers.What a good and faithful friend Ellen was to my mother Mildred McClurg for many years.I kinow you will miss her.
Rosemary Moriarty
June 05, 2013 | Indianola, IA
