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JUSTIN ELLIS Obituary
Justin Brant Ellis went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2020. He was the beloved son of Carol and Brant Ellis, loving brother of Flora McDonald, and devoted father of Lana Giselle Ellis. Justin was born January 28, 1976, at the Nix Hospital in San Antonio. When he was 2, the family moved to Salt Lake City for his dad to complete his fellowship in Hematology. They returned to San Antonio in 1980. Justin attended Locke Hill and Shenandoah Elementaries. As a child, He played soccer, T-Ball, and basketball. He then attended Hobby Middle School where he discovered his love of art and started playing tennis. He attended Clark High School where he played on the tennis team for 2 years. Justin Graduated in 1994 and headed to the University of Texas in Austin. After 3 semesters, he decided to pursue training in Information Technology instead of a degree. Justin worked for numerous start-up companies over 20 years before achieving the status of Customer Care Service Engineer.In 2006, Justin married Laura Muzquiz, and in 2010, his daughter, Lana Giselle, was born. Although the marriage
ended, Lana was always the light of his life.
Justin developed a love of the mountains when his family started traveling to Colorado in 1984. He enjoyed the majesty and activities of Crested Butte during both the summer and winter. He also loved gaming with his friends, and cooking and eating gourmet food. Reading was one of his passions from a young age as well. Justin encountered much adversity in his adult life, both physical and emotional, which he was able to overcome until the very end.
He is survived by his parents, Carol and Brant Ellis, his sister, Flora McDonald and her husband Tim, his daughter Lana Giselle Ellis, his aunt Amy Perkins and her husband Loris, his nephews, Dalton Chanek, Aidan and Campbell McDonald, his niece, Brenna McDonald, and numerous cousins. Justin was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 10:30 at Churchill Baptist Church, 12400 Vista View Street. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for JUSTIN ELLIS
Georgia Ehlers
April 24, 2020
Dear Carol, Brant and Flora, May Justin's memory and his sweet daughter always bless you. Wishing you peace in this heartbreaking time. Thinking of you every day.
Debbie Madura
March 21, 2020
Carol I am so sorry to hear the news on your son. He will always be in your heart. Plentiful prayers for the Ellis family. Blessings always. Debbie Madura
Debbie Madura
March 21, 2020
Carol I am so sorry to hear the news about your son. He will always be in your heart. My prayers are plentiful for you and your family. Blessing to the Ellis family. Debbie Madura.
Alyssa Harmon
March 20, 2020
Carol and Family: Im so very sorry for your loss. May the peace of Gods love grant you solace as you grieve this monumental loss.
March 19, 2020
Justin was an amazing man and blessed everyone he talked to. I had the privilege of working with him at Surgient and am so thankful for the ways he has touched my life. My heart just goes out to his family, you will be in our prayers.
Love in Christ, Alan and Shannon Barus
Deb Cotter
March 19, 2020
Dear Dr.Ellis and family,
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy
Deb Cotter and Nora Lazarine
Mary Jane Bickley
March 18, 2020
Carol, my heart goes out to you and your family in this time of great loss. Justin was such a sweet, sensitive young man and a loving father to little Lana. May you find comfort in your cherished memories of your precious son.
Howard and Kochwelp
March 15, 2020
Dear Carol and Family, I am at a loss for words. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts of healing. I care about you and am sending thoughts of comfort and love.
Mari Pagenstecher
March 15, 2020
My heart and prayers goes to the Ellis family for such a huge loss. Justin will always be remembered for his sweet sincerity, beautiful smiles and positive spirit.
Mari Pagenstecher
March 15, 2020
My heart and prayers goes out to the Ellis family for such a loss. Justin will always remembered for his sincerity, beautiful smiles and positive spirit.
Cathy Maasdam
March 15, 2020
Dearest Carol and Brant, I love you. I am so sorry for the loss of your Justin. You are in my prayers.
Love, Cathy
Cathy Maasdam
March 15, 2020
Dearest Carol and Brant, I love you. I am so sorry for the loss of your much loved son. You are in my prayers.
Love, Cathy
Cathy Maasdam
March 15, 2020
Dearest Carol and Brant, I love you. I am so sorry for the loss of Justin. You are in my prayers.
Love, Cathy
Debbie Schweiss
March 15, 2020
Carol my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Justin is the same age as our son and I can only imagine the pain you are going through. May God grant to peace.
Debbie Schweiss
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