Richard Ellis

Dr. Ellis was my dentist starting about 1952 until I married in 1963. He did a lot of work for me and was very encouraging. I paid for my own dental costs from age 15 and I know he gave me a cost break on my work. It was hard for me to leave him as my dentist when I moved to Idaho. It was fun for me to know about his interest in the Hopi Indians and his gardening skills. He was a good man.

So sorry to hear of your loss Rick and Trish. With much love from Roseburg, Oregon, Paul and Valerie Buckman

I went with your father once to the Hopi reservation with a load of corn for a family there. They loaded the corn in an underground oven, and two of the little girls danced around the oven spitting corn on the top as a ceremony of purity. This has been a very sweet memory.

Your dad and mom were always generously friendly toward me and my family. Not to mention that the dental work "Doc" Ellis did for me has lasted over 60 years.

I've wondered what happened after I stopped...

Dear Ellis Family,
We are sorry for the loss of your father. What an interesting and adventurous life he had. You are lucky to have had him. We send you our sympathy and love.