Mark-Ellis-Obituary

Mark B. Ellis

Obituary

ELLIS, Mark B., 62, of Mechanicsville, Va., died November 10, 2008. Formerly of Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Wayne P. Ellis Jr. and Eunice Lucille (Miller) Ellis. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn I. (Prentice) Ellis; a brother, Wayne Phillip Ellis III of Melrose, Mass.; and a nephew, Wayne Phillip Ellis IV of Vienna, Va. Viewing Friday, November 14, between 10 and 11 a.m. in Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave., Lansdale, Pa., followed by graveside service in the Churchyard of The Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Corsa CPF, P.O. Box 607, Lemont, Ill. 60439.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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I always enjoyed Mark's energy and character. He was first my brothers friend but we became friends quickly. Reast In Peace my brother.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I was at the 1976 CORSA National Convention in Philadelphia. At the time, I was still in college. I did not know Mark Ellis then, but was impressed with the car show that I believe was in Valley Forge. I saw my first turbo Corvair and was impressed with the experimental Monza GT and the Fitch Phoenix. Having been working with Corvairs for the past 4 years and doing a few restorations, I was impressed to see so many cars all with quite a following. I had heard the name Mark Ellis, but had not...

I was priviledged to have known Mark for the past ten years. Though he was nineteen years my senior, we shared a passion for cars, especially our beloved Corvairs. Thanks to Mark I was able go places and meet people I never would've on my own. He was always enjoyable to be around and calmly tolerated my grouchiness when things went awry. He was a master navigator who always got us to our destination, despite my terrible sense of direction. Whether we were on one of our epic trips to...

I owe everything I know about my '69 Corvair to Mark! He truly made me enjoy the hobby. I will miss him. His legacy will live on!

My best to Mark's family. He didn't know me at all, but he was very helpful when I asked him some '69 Corvair questions. I was saddened to hear of his passing but so appreciative to have known him, even a little.

One of the benefits of attending the Inter-National conventions is meeting new friends. Mark was just such a friend, and I always enjoyed talking with him at the conventions. As with most '69 owners we had a lot in common with our cars.

Mark will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live on. Thank you, Mark, it was great to know you.

Mark accomplished so much...he was always generous and willing to lend a hand to fellow enthusiasts...he will be sorely missed.
My deepest sympathies to Eve and the Ellis family...Bill Hershkowitz #5056 Monza Coupe

To Eve & family, my deepest condolences. I met and knew Mark at my beginnings in CORSA back in the early 70's. We kept in touch sporatically through the years and I still have my copy of the 1969 guide that he signed for me. He helped me with info for my 1969 coupe and helped immeasurably with info on the 1969 Goodyear Yenko Stinger. I admired his attention to detail and willingness to always assist anyone in their quest for information. He will be sorely missed in the "Corvair Community"....