Joe Henry Ellis

Absolutely one of the best teachers I had at Ventura High. So warm, so funny, so genuinely interested in his students. I think about him often and with great fondness.

Dearest Dad.. can it really be 5 weeks on Monday? This guest book goes "off air" on Tuesday. Miss you terribly. Love you always.

Joe Ellis, Jr and Family....our deepest sympathy from Ralph's #642 on the death of your father. He was such a well respected man in Ventura County. I hope that you know just how special you are to all of us. XXX 000

Mr. Ellis was my favorite teacher. He encouraged me. We are thinking of his family at this time. Frank Montoya VHS 66

My sincerest sympathy to entire family. I first met Joe when I joined St. Vincent de Paul at Sacred Heart many years ago. Joe was always very nice and friendly, a gentle man. God Bless you all.

My condolences to the Ellis family, Mr. Ellis was a great teacher/he made coming to class interesting and in the late 60s, that was a hard thing to do, keep class interesting. RIP, and Thank you....
v/r Janet Fowler

A good friend in high school and future visits always joyful. He loved life. Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Thank you and Godspeed Mr. Ellis.

I was blessed to have Mr. Ellis for a teacher at VHS. He was a patient and longsuffering man with a class whose members overthrew Ex King Ellis every Friday and carried on the business of our make-believe country. I so clearly remember his pronouncement every Thursday that there would be no party on Friday, but when the goodies inevitably showed up the next day, he would enjoy them too. To his family, I pray for your comfort in this loss and fond memories in the midst of your sorrow.