DUANE SCOTT ELLIFRITT Sr.

My deepest sympathy Zip (Don Zipperian)

Dear Joyce and family,
We are saddened about the loss of such a noble, talented, kind and gentle man. So many lives have been touched in various ways by Duane just as he left an imprint on Warren's heart and my heart.
Our prayers will continue for the Ellifritt Family. May you be blessed by God during this difficult time.

Mrs. Ellifrit, I am so very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Please know I will be sending prayers up for you.

My condolences. Duane was such a kind man. We were members of the Artisan's Guild at the same time. I bought a painting of his that made me smile every time I saw it so I just had to take it home with me.
With Love,
Ann Ramsden

We were saddened to learn of Duane's passing and send our sincerest sympathy to your family. Duane was special in many ways and it was our pleasure and privilege to have known him as a friend and colleague. Not only his fine family but his students will be his lasting legacy. We always enjoyed our visits with Duane, sharing stories and seeing his latest art work. Our thoughts are with your family in this time of sadness.

Joyce and family: Gayle and I were so sad to hear about Duane. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you. Duane was a dear friend, and coworker for some 14 years. Duane was so talented in so many ways.....artist, teacher, mentor, and a giant in his field. Duane's accomplishments in these and other areas are well documented! BUT Duane's most important and enduring quality was being a TRUE GENTLEMAN, a person that I held in the highest esteem and relied on for for his wisdom. I never once heard Duane utter a foul word or say anything derogatory about anyone, and I never saw him in a bad mood or angry! Duane's STEEL TEACHING SCULPTURE is an enduring legacy, a mastery in visual teaching, and is on the campuses of many, many universities around the Globe. Gayle and I always looked forward to Duane's art on your Christmas cards, and seeing his other artwork in his studio in your home. I am so proud and pleased to have one of Duane's paintings in my office. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN THESE SAD TIMES! Paul & Gayle