Ellsworth D. Purdy

I had the pleasure of meeting him and later visiting his wife and himself. I worked for SCI a Texas good old boy conglomerate. Els was a gentleman with a sense of humor.

I was a lucky kid to have the Purdy's as neighbors on Buena Vista Drive. I was close in age to Peter so we and the "gang" palled around often at the Purdy's beautiful home. I will always remember the French doors leading out to the view! Having now lost both parents also I send my hugs to Nancy and Peter. Your parents and you were special friends. They were part of why we felt safe playing hide and go seek until after dark, playing softball in the empty lots and generally doing whatever...

Peter, Nancy, and families,
I'm sorry for your loss of your dad, grandpa, great grandpa,
He was, like his father a wonderful man.
Peter, I still talk about our fishing trips with your grandpa. I remember talking with you and your dad the last time at your grandpa's funeral and we were laughing together at the Reception about what was missing....the Walla Walla sweet onions. Your family and mine were bound together with laughter, respect, kindness and love of friendship. I...

The Purdys lived almost directly behind my parents' home while I was growing up. My mother belonged to the same Garden Club as Elenora. Mr. Purdy was the soul of compassion so many of us in Portland leaned on in times of family grief. He helped me when my father, and later my mother, passed away. There was never anyone more kind or reliable in his profession. Surely the way he lived has brought him joy eternal.

I remember Mr. Purdy (& Mrs. Purdy) with much fondness. I was Nancy & Peter's babysitter when they lived on Buena Vista, mainly during the year that he was Prime Minister of the Royal Rosarians. He was always a kind & classy gentleman & it was with pride & much happiness that I was able to serve them & their 2 much-loved children. My condolences to them & their families. Judy(Kidwell)Scott Vancouver, WA

We live in the home the Purdys built on Buena Vista and have wonderful memories of their visits and their kindness. Els was particularly proud of his beloved bar, and the swimming pool where he would place a drink at the far end as an inducement for exercise. Two originals, and we're grateful to have known them.

Great guy, will miss his wit, many thanks.
Craig Osbeck

OSU Theta Chi will miss him

Long time family friend.