Signal Hill, California
Apr 13, 1937 – Aug 11, 2015 (Age 78)
Former Signal Hill City Council woman Ellen Ward died Tuesday morning at her home after a long battle with several types of cancer, family members said. She was 78.Ward was also extremely active in the local LGBT community, including founding AIDS Walk Long Beach in 1987. She served on the City...
Read MoreSo sorry to hear of Ellen's passing. I have known her for 58 yrs. She a great person and a wonderful friend. May you rest in peace. Love Ya H
August 13, 2015
Remembered By
Charlene Criminger
August 13, 2015
What a great neighbor you and Pat were when I lived in Signal Hill just a few doors from you. Rest in Peace Ellen.
Lew Gordon
August 13, 2015 | Long Beach, CA
No one is really gone, as long as they live on in the memory of those, you have touched.
The warmth of your presence, the generosity of your heart, the tireless willingness and ability to help others.
You will be missed dearly, but continue to be loved.
Jens + Jimmy
Hamburg, Germany
August 13, 2015
Thank you for your dedication to Signal Hill. You were a great leader. Rest in peace.
Joyce James
August 12, 2015 | Signal Hill, CA
Ellen RIP
You were my mentor, you'll be missed!!
Rev. Geffen Okin
August 12, 2015 | Cleveland, OH
Your life of public service will ever remain your legacy to us. Your heart was full of love for everyone, and you showed it in so many ways! I am in awe of your many contributions to our community; but mostly I'll miss your sweet face across the bridge table, eating the raisins out of the trail mix. RIP dear lady. We are all better people for having known you.
Holly Goodman
August 12, 2015 | Anaheim, CA
You saw the world as it should be...not as it was. You gave us a place to be. You had more fundraisers than I can count. You will be missed.
Peggy Chambers
August 11, 2015 | Murrieta, CA