Erika Ellis

We will always cherish these adventures with Dean and Erika!

We find ourselves, as friends, and neighbors sharing in the loss of Erica Ellis´ passing.
We are Bruce and Pam Avery

We live in the same neighborhood, as the Ellis´ did, for many years. We remember her strong athletic body and her willingness to compete, and win, with others, with similar qualities

Her life was very productive. She will be blessed forever because of this.
His coworkers loved him as close friends.

She certainly was lovingly received, in heaven, by her family, who have previously passed.

May you all be blessed with love, peace, support, courage and strength at this heart wrenching time.
God´s blessings will be with all of you.

We are also with you, and share in the pain of her passing.

May you all be blessed by memories of your mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend.
Thank you all.

We love you all.
Bruce and Pam Avery

Beautiful Erika Jenson Ellis- How I Love You so much- I´m so proud to have known you for so many years! I´m so thankful for you always being in my life though special needs Mutal! Please continue to watch over Dean and your beautiful family and friends! I love you forever ! Hope Heaven is Beautiful! You are Truly Missed! Thanks for all the Beautiful Memories! Love you Always and Forever Ashlee Stone

Erika was such a light in my life. I will forever be changed by her. I am already drafting my bucket list so I can be adventurous like she was. And I am roping my husband into it too so we can be more like Dean and Erika! Who will always be my couple goals. Sending All of our love to Dean and the Ellis family.
Love, Natalie and Alan Peterson

Oh Erika. You will always hold a special place in my heart. You and "the happy bald guy" as my kids so lovingly called Dean, are a perfect example of letting love guide your life.
Thanks for the memories and can´t wait to get up there and see you again!

Our heartfelt condolences to my cousin Erika's family. She will be greatly missed. Will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Erika was one of my besties and a neighbor in Riverton. She was a hoot and and a best buddy. I hope they have Diet Dr. Pepper in heaven. I love you Erika and I´m grateful for the time we´ve had as friends and partners in crime.
Love Judy Nebel and family

I spent a lot of time pounding volleyballs with Erika many years ago. We had a blast! She encouraged me to set a goal with her to work toward doing the splits again. For me, THAT wasn´t going happen but I loved her heart of gold. I was saddened to hear she passed away, and I´m pretty sure she´ll find Sally and bang balls again in heaven!!
I know Erika touched a lot of lives for good as she did mine. She will be deeply missed! Sending my love to her family

My deepest condolences to Dean, the Ellis family, and all who knew and loved Erika. May you be blessed and comforted at this most difficult time.

Erika and Dean are heroes to me. They were friends and examples of what I hoped for as a youth. Erika lit up any space she was in. My prayers are with Dean and your family in this time of loss.

Hiked Timp with Erika in August. It was a day enjoying beautiful wildflowers and a beautiful person. She taught me how to use my camera and shared her life story. Can´t believe Erika- the picture of health- is gone. Prayers for Dean and all family.
My girls had Erika as their YW leader, and they loved her.

Erika will be so missed! She was so fun and wonderful! Every memory I have of her is full of joy. I´m so sorry she had to leave this life so soon. We love you guys and know you´ll be with her again someday. Until then I´m sure she´ll be keeping an eye on all of you. Hopefully you can feel her with you still.

Amanda and Mike,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Although I never met her your Mom sounded like an exceptional person.

Your office mate/ friend,
Dean

To the Ellis Family- our neighborhood was so lucky to have your family move in, remodel your home, and become part of us, even though you moved away after a few years. Your mother, her positive view of people, and her smile found a place in our hearts, and we continue to call her our friend.

My thoughts are with each of you as you focus on her life and her influence on each of you. I particularly think of the wonderful relationship between your parents and how they found joy being with each other.

Ericka is a wonderful, vibrant, loving person. I know her from volleyball. It was always so fun to play with her. She lit up the court and made the play exciting. She touched my life in so many ways. I won't be at the viewing or funeral physically, but will be there in spirit.

Diane Bigger

Oh Erika, your sparkle and sunshine will be missed. I cherish our frank discussions as we traveled to or from our volleyball tournaments down south. I´m grateful I was able to meet your mom, dad and sister. Their love and support was a joy to see. Dean´s respect and love for you - impressive. Your family was richer because of you. Rest in peace my friend.

Erika was full of vim & vigor with a big smile! Her energy was contagious, & you always felt pumped up doing sports with her!
I first met her & got to know her in stake Volleyball, she made it so fun & competitive too!! Much love to all her family!

Dean and kids,
My heart breaks for you. I pray that you may feel the comforting peace that the Gospel brings. I know that she is still around and will be involved in your lives, because she always chose you first in this life.
James & Giana Nielsen

Dean and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

No words can convey the depth of my love or my sorrow. I'm so grateful I was able to be Erika's mom on our journey here. I find peace in knowing we will continue to journey together on the other side. (I'm counting on this old body being restored so I can keep up with her!)
I am so blessed to have Dean, the grandkids, and great grandkids in my life. I love this awesome family.
Wayne joins me in these sentiments.
Love,
Mom, G'ma, GG'ma
Dorleen

Erika was always so much fun to play volleyball with. She always made us laugh and just thinking about that toothy grin of hers brings a smile to my face. She will be greatly missed.

This is such a shock and so very sad. I admired her so much. She was sweet and kind and so much fun to be around. I´m so very sorry for you all.

I remember the sweet time r spent at Philmont together.

I'm still in such disbelief that this stupid cancer took our friend. She was one of the strongest most physically fit people I never known. I will miss her so much, The trips we took, the talks we had, will always be among my fondest memories. Dean, I can't imagine the loss you must feel. I'm so glad you're blessed with such a large loving family who can envelop you for comfort.

Erika was a wonderful friend and a joy to be around Pam and I will miss her very much. We enjoyed being on the water together, traveling together and of course playing cards together, however I always suspected Erika and Pam cheated because they beat Dean and I way too often. Our children grew up together and she was family to all of us. Our hearts are broken, knowing that our time together here is over, but believe that God has a plan for friends to be reunited in heaven! Ellis family we love you and pray that you will be comforted in your beliefs. Steve and Pam Wallis and family

When I think of Erika I think of her beautiful, happy and mischievous smile (and giggle) that immediately made you want to be with her. Somehow you knew whatever she was doing - it was going to be fun and you didn't want to miss out. I have missed you since jr. high and high school and thought of you often Erika. You have always been and will always be a light to all who had the opportunity to know you.

My heart hurts for the amazing, beautiful Ellis/Jensen family. Dean and Erika are my favorite couple ever! I have always been envious of their beautiful relationship. I have loved watching how proud Erika is of her kids and grandkids. She will be deeply missed

Erika, thanks for being real and showing us how to have joy in life! We will love you forever! Love, Scott and Julie Garner and family

We are so sorry for your loss of Erika! I hate that we lost touch with you guys but we have always felt that we have that forever friendship! Please know we are thinking of you and pray that you will find peace during such a hard time!
Anette and Craig Gibson

Faye Ellis Facundo
You will be missed by many

Erika and I met as lake neighbors here in Michigan ... i felt like i had known her my whole life! Our personalities clicked from the get go! Full of life and always smiling... she was a such a kind, loving and wonderful example of the perfect woman/human! She deserves to be celebrated and honored as she embodies the kind of person we should all aspire to be... caring, joyful and full of happiness and joy!
She loved Dean and her kids and
grandkids and she
loved life! I will miss her smiling face and her kind words as well as her delicious cookies! I will still talk to her when i am on the lake... and watch for her to send me signs from above! Peace my friend! Free to fly with the angels until we meet again!

I met Erika playing volleyball. She was super friendly and fun. I´ve kept up with her and all of her adventures through FB. I´m so saddened by this news. She was way too young to be taken. Condolences to Erika´s family.

Debbie Donaldson

I love you Erika and will miss you! You were always such a wonderful aunt and made me feel so loved and welcome. Looking forward to visiting you in the next life.

So full of fun and life! She is so missed!