H. John Ellis Jr.

H. John Ellis, Jr., longtime resident of Winnetka, IL, Frankfort, MI, Wilmington, DE and Juno Beach, FL passed away peacefully on April 24, 2015, at the age of 88 in his Juno Beach, FL home. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the South Pacific. John lived a full and rewarding life. He was a devout Green Bay Packer fan and celebrated at the Ice Bowl game in 1967. He was an avid golfer, playing well into his 80's. He also enjoyed attending the Masters to see the great golfers compete. Another passion was remote fishing trips to Northern Canada with his friends. John was a graduate BSBA of Washington University in St. Louis where he grew up. During his professional life he built a successful investment management practice which became the first Trust Company owned and operated by a NYSE firm. John served as trustee and director of Consulting Group Capital Markets Board. John was an active member of St. Marks Episcopal Church, Palm Beach, FL as well as Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honorary, and the President's Club at Hillsdale College. He was preceded in death by his first wife Audrey H. Ellis and his parents Harry J. and Pearl L. Ellis and sister Nancy Holmes. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Dawn Sass Ellis; his children son John J. (Julie) Ellis; daughters Susan Rushing and Sally (Tom) Wille; step daughter Cheryl (George) Clinkscales; step son Bobby Borwell; grandchildren Audrey, Johnny, Amy Ellis, Allison R. (Dylan) Feldt, Reed Rushing, Mac Rushing, Chip (Tara) Wille, Jeff Wille, Jack Wille, Tommy Wille, Les Clinkscales, Robert Borwell, Brook Borwell, and James Borwell. A memorial and celebration of John's life will be planned for this summer in Frankfort, MI and Winnetka, IL. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Benzie County Community Chest, PO BOX 713, Beulah, MI 49617. Arrangements by Jowett Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Frankfort, MI.