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Frederick Ellis Obituary

ELLIS, FREDERICK SCOTT, born in Miami on June 24, 1961. Scotty is survived by his loving parents , Fred and Shirley Ellis, his three sisters and their families; Vicky Ellis Difede & John Difede and their children Katie and Cameron, Lisa Ellis and her sons Nicholas and Cal Chavez, Sherly Ellis Taylor & Michael Taylor and their daughter Elle. He is also remembered and loved by his countless friends. Scotty attended Kenwood Elementary, Sunset Park Elementary, Glades Middle School, and he graduated from Miami Killian High School. He still holds the GMAC Championship record (14' 1 1/4" 3/29/79) in pole vaulting. He also received the Miami Herald All Dade Track Award in 1979-80. He attended Troy State University and placed second in the state for pole vaulting. His career began as a very successful model who traveled the world over for ten years. He then decided to pursue his passion for woodworking and he attended the Penland Arts School in North Carolina. Scotty's wood-working projects were beyond beautiful and we will remember him forever through the work he was so dedicated to. God bless his soul and remember his gentle manner and love for life. Services will be held on Monday, October 25th at 4:00pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church 5690 SW 88 Street, Miami, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Cancer Society. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Oct. 23, 2004.

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Paige (Godwin) Falcone

November 10, 2004

Dear Ellis family;



I wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you find strength and comfort in the knowledge that you raised a fine young man, one who everyone enjoyed spending their time with. Sincerely, Paige

ARLEEN FELDSHER CAPPELLO

November 9, 2004

EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW SCOTT VERY WELL, I SAW HIM ON A DAILY BASIS. HE WAS SURROUNDED BY MANY FRIENDS AND SEEMED TO BE A VERY HAPPY PERSON. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.



MAY TIME HEAL YOUR HEARTS.



SINCERELY



ARLEEN FELDSHER CAPPELLO

CLASS OF 1980

Lori Wertz

October 27, 2004

Sheryl and the entire Ellis family, My family and I offer our sincerest condolences. Rest in the fact that there is a Higher Power that controls all. You all are in our prayers.

Shannon Nieves

October 27, 2004

Sheryl,

I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Although I didn't know Scotty too good, I do know that you deeply cherised your brother. May he rest in peace and watch over your loving family.

Mindy Pakula Rapkin

October 27, 2004

Dear Ellis Family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I have gone to school with Scotty from Sunset Park through Killian. What a wonderful guy! Scotty was the kind of person who always donned a smile and brought one to everyone who had the privilege of being in his company. May all of your memories bring you comfort.

Dianne Eggert

October 27, 2004

To Sheryl and the Ellis family, We offer our sincere condolences and prayers. We pray God will give you strength and peace and comfort.

Love, Dianne, Steve, Shannon & Zach Eggert

Michele King

October 27, 2004

It is comforting to know that Scott will forever be in every sunset and full moon looking down upon us. He is now our angel watching over. My sincerest condolences. You all have been a serogate family to me and I will cherish all those Christmas', halloweens, and BBQ's from the past and those to come. You are all in my prayers. Love- Michele

October 26, 2004

October 26, 2004

lezlie mogell

October 25, 2004

dear ellis family, may your wonderful memories help you find peace in your time of sorrow. i am so sorry to hear of your loss. lezlie mogell r.n. vitas

Carrie Little

October 25, 2004

Fred,

I was at Southwest when you were there. I never met your son, but many times heard you speak with so much love and pride about him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Please accept my condolences.

Sincerely,

Carrie Little

Shawn Davis

October 25, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Scotty. We were good friends at Killian High School. He always had only positive things to say about everyone and he was never negative. His jokes and his laughter, I can still picture today.



God bless Scotty and his family.

Elinor Chaves-Arrabal

October 25, 2004

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Ellis, Vicky, Lisa, and Sheryl



I'll always remember Scott as a happy, caring person who always had a smile on his face. He was the kind of loving brother every sister wished she had. May your memories of Scott comfort you in your time of sorrow.



With all my love.

Melanie Garman

October 25, 2004

I met Scott through Al when Scott used to visit us at FSU in the early 80's. Throughout the years, hanging out with Scott at Al's, watching movies and laughing, was always fun. He always had a smile and a kind word for me. I remember the turkeys he used to cook for us! I will miss him.

Bob Eber

October 25, 2004

Dear Coach and Shirley:



I was deeply sorry to read about Scott's passing. I remember him from when he was a little boy at coach's side through his pole vaulting for Killian. My family and I wish you sincere condolences.

Michelle Imar Kowallis

October 25, 2004

I am deeply sadden to hear about Scotty's passing. I had gone to school with him at Kenwood elementary, Glades Jr. High and Miami Killian Sr. High. He was such a fun loving person and always treated me with kindness. I will miss his smile. My condolences to his family.

Peggy Godwin

October 25, 2004

Dear Fred, Shirley, Vicky, Lisa and Sheryl,

Stan and I were saddened to hear of your loss of Scott. Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy to all of you who loved him so dearly. I can still see his smiling face as he works on something in the garage in our old neighborhood. May you cherish all the wonderful memories and fun times you shared with him.

Mark Wilson

October 25, 2004

My deepest sympathies go out to the Ellis’s entire family. I knew Scotty at Kenwood, Glades and at Killian. He had the greatest smile and was always happy. He will be remembered always. God Bless.

Jeff Wilson

October 25, 2004

Dear Lisa,



I’m very sorry for your loss; my heart goes out to you and your family.



I have very vivid memories of Scotty being on the field practicing his pole vaulting while your dad coached us.



I am truly saddened by this news, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Denise Dunleavy

October 25, 2004

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of Scotty's friends and family.

I represented Scott when he was a model working in Miami. He was a true gentleman with a heart of gold. To know him was to like him. He was always such a joy to be around and a wonderful human being. I'm sad in that I will miss his laughter, his compassion, his strength and his friendship. But I am also rejoicing in the fact that he's in a much better place now and is not in anymore pain.

He was a lot of things to a lot of people and we are all blessed who got to know him. I cherish my memories.

I also hold close to my heart the wood stationery box he made for me with the FSE 96 carved in the back.

God Bless Scotty and Rest in Peace

Denise Dunleavy

Judi Berger

October 25, 2004

I did not know Scott,But herard so much about him from John. My deepest sympathies to the entire family for such a loss.

Love

Judi Berger

Peter Kraut

October 25, 2004

I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ellis family.



Peter Kraut

Class of '82

Cindy Crespo

October 25, 2004

Scott was the kindest of souls and had a spirit about him that I know of no other. He will be missed dearly by everyone who knew him. My deepest condolences to his entire family.

Scott - may peace be with you!

Diane Oliva

October 25, 2004

Dear Vicky, John & Lisa,



We are so sorry to hear that Scott has passed. We know what a difficult time this is for all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and please extend our condolences to the rest of the family. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know.



You are in our hearts.



Ed, Diane, Kristina & Erik Oliva

Dana Weems

October 24, 2004

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your entire family. I am so glad I got to know you when as we said, had the most fun. I am sorry that someone with Soctty's incredible spirit and sense of humor had to leave us too soon.



Love to your whole family.



Dana



You will be missed so much.

Kelly and George Shave

October 24, 2004

We both attended Glades Jr.High and Killian Sr.High with Scotty and Lisa.



Dear Lisa, I am not sure why these things happen and I can't begin to immagine the pain that you are feeling, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for the loss of your beloved brother and their son.



George Shave



Although we lost touch after High School, I will always remember Scotty's beautiful smile and know him as a great person and a good friend. He will forever be in our prayers.



Kelly Delaney-Shave

Tamara Jones McKee

October 24, 2004

Scotty was a joyful, gentle, and kind man. Being around him was to be at ease and to feel delight. I knew him from our many years modeling together. The last time I saw Scotty was on Lincoln Road. He remembered the names of all my children even though we hadn't seen each other in years. Coach Ellis was my cross country coach at Southwest High. My deepest sympathy go to his family.

JOY HAINES

October 24, 2004

I had the pleasure of reping Scott as a model and I adored him as a person he was so full of energy. He made me a table that was so beautiful. I am so sad for his family . God bless you Scotty

susan hilferty

October 23, 2004

With privledge to get to know Scotty through Natalie and Jimmie and he always made me smile. I will miss him dearly.

Peter McElwain

October 23, 2004

My condolences go out to Scotty's family. I was a teammate of his on the Killian track team and although I have not seen him in a long time I still remember what a great person he was.

The Lanes

October 23, 2004

We will miss you and your laughter.

JUNE BURKE

October 23, 2004

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO LISA AND HER FAMILY OVER THE LOSS OF HER BROTHER SCOTTY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU. WITH LOVE , JUNE BURKE

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