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Kenneth Ellis Obituary
KEARNEY - Kenneth W. Ellis, 72, of McCook died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical Free Church in McCook with the Rev. Bruce Lester officiating. Burial of cremains will be later at Kearney Cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of arrangements.
He was born May 21, 1937, in Cambridge to Orville and Pearl (Roberts) Ellis.
He married Carolyn Lorance.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years; sons, Bradley and his wife, Kelly, and Jeffrey and his wife, Sonya; daughter, Brenda Nelson and her husband, Dick; grandchildren, Philip and Eva; brother, Paul; and various cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was a pioneer orthopedic surgeon in Kearney for 26½ years and established Kearney Orthopedic and Fracture Clinic in 1973. In 1995, he joined Dr. Richard Slovek in McCook and practiced medicine another 13 years. From February through September 2009, he was employed by Womack U.S. Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale.
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Tony & Deborah Hall
December 22, 2009
Dear Carolyn,
You and your family are sincerely in our prayers.
When Tony's phone rings at night, there is a certain sadness because we are so accustomed to it being Dr. Ellis or as Tony puts it, “Dr. E." Tony has picked up the phone to call him, and remembered that he is heaven.
We are forever grateful to God for allowing us to share this place and space in time with Dr. E. He was such a special human being, and we are missing such a special friend.
With Love and Prayers
Tony and Debbie Hall
Cindy Vertrees
December 20, 2009
Brenda,
I was so sad to hear of your news, but I wanted you to know that I been thinking of you and your family. Was remembering one of the times when I was at your birthday parties and the smile your dad had on his face when Brad was mad because he couldn't open your gifts!! (sorry brad)It was back when we were all still at Park School,maybe 3rd grade? Anyway may you all feel the love and support around you in the days to come.
Your friend:
Cindy Vertrees,Hastings Ne
Marty O'Connor
December 10, 2009
To the family of Dr. Ellis,
My deepest condolences to you at this time of grief. Know that God is watching over you in a special way in the weeks to come, and will shelter you in his arms.
Dr. Ellis once asked me if I would like to help a patient "get plastered" after the patient had broken his leg. I was rather taken aback, as this was not in character with what Dr would normally have said. It did show me a special side of him that remains to this day.
The community has lost a good man. To you folks, I say I am glad to have known him in the years I worked at Good Samaritan Hospital.
December 8, 2009
Carolyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Liz Coleman
Sandra Kelley
December 8, 2009
Dear Carolyn & Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy at this very very difficult time. We visited with Ken at Walmart a few months ago and he was so excited to be able to spend quality time with the grandchildren. Our prayers are with you as you approach the Christmas season without your dear husband, Dad and Grandfather.
Allen & Sandra Kelley
Dick Coleman
December 8, 2009
Dear Carolyn, Brenda and Brad,
I was shocked when I heard about Ken's death.
I have so many fond memories of Ken. Working with him at Good Samaritan Hospital. Driving and flying with him to other hospitals in Nebraska. Sharing stories about friends, family and colleagues. They where truly happy times. Ken was the best orthopedic surgeon I have ever worked with.
I hope these reflections will give you comfort as we pass through this life.
God Bless You.
Anne Donoghue Minyard
December 8, 2009
What a fine man, what a devoted man of God...what a wonderful doctor. You are blessed with his legacy...I am just sorry you could not all go to heaven at the same time, but the time will pass quickly. God bless you.
jeff hinkle
December 8, 2009
im so sorry for your loss, dr ellis was my orthopedic since i was about 3 years old until i was 21, from the time i cam from lexington with a broken arm and had to have it reset, we stuck with him he will be missed very much.
Chris Bancroft
December 7, 2009
You are in our thoughts/prayers. I will always have fond memories of Ken and your family and felt you were great neighbors whom I'd always admired tremendously.
May peace be with you, Chris Bancroft
Bill Strauss
December 7, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gerry Messbarger
December 7, 2009
Carolyn, Brenda, Brad, we offer our sincere sympathy during this very difficult time.
Ken was the finest Orthopedic Surgeon I ever had the pleasure of working with. He also was a Man of great Faith.
You should be comforted by many of us who admired him greatly.
God Bless Gerry & Sally Messbarger
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