Loren K. Ellis

I had never personally met Loren, but I knew his father, Kenneth Loren Ellis. He was the son of one of my great aunts, Florence Etta "Flossie" (Raven) Barnett Ellis Collier. I remember his father very well, and his second wife Elizabeth Virginia "Libby" Cottle very well. Anytime they came to the Auburn, King Co., Washington area where we lived, they would stop by to see my father and mother, William Andrew & LaVonne Geraldine (Cook) Raven Sr.,

First of all, don´t laugh, I have to make a little whiskey & water. Together or apart Loren and I liked to relax. We shared just about everything - family, friends, aspirations for the future and we bet on everything, especially horse races, but never paid off except when he followed my lead. We did well on the triple crown races. Sometimes when your separated by the miles it´s awesome to have such a special friend to share your days and experiences with. We spoke weekly on the Telly. Loren...

He was my big brother

With our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and father-in-law. May the love and support of family and friends comfort you. Sincerely, Members of the vinNebraska Board

Loren and I have been buddies since 1991. We´ve shared many a good time. Sometimes golf, sometimes poker club, and many times just hanging with our wives and friends. What will I miss most - we finished all calls and meetings with "I love you like a brother". I´ll miss my brother!