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1967
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2019
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Greg Eells Obituary
Ithaca
52, 09-Sep, Bangs Funeral Home.
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for Greg Eells
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Pearl Chang
October 22, 2024
I often think about Greg and whether support for mental health professionals is adequately addressed. I hope Greg is at peace and living his best life in his next journey. -Pearl :)
Carla Melby-Oetken
September 27, 2019
I never actually met Greg, but have been a huge fan of his TED Talk and have shared it with many of my own clients and resilience classes over the years. I'm sure he has touched many more lives than he ever realized. His legacy of kindness, thoughtfulness, and resilience will live on. Blessings, love, and peace to all of his friends and family.
Donald Easton-Brooks
September 23, 2019
Buddy, I so badly hate not sending more time with you after we graduated. You are a significant part of my young adulthood. You were a bleasing
DOREEN Marshall
September 17, 2019
Greg was an amazing advocate, colleague and friend. We had the privilege of working with him on our college student prevention education program. He was a bright light for so many who struggle.
We are saddened to learn of his passing and send our love to his family and friends.
We know his important work with many in supporting college student mental health endures and has helped many.
We are here for you as you grieve Greg's passing. We grieve his loss together. Please reach out to us if we can help support you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Your friends at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org)
Robert Gebbia, Chief Executive Officer
Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer
Doreen S. Marshall, VP Programs
Rhonda Hull
September 15, 2019
To Gregs wife and children I am so sorry to hear of Gregs passing. I knew him and the family from the YMCA and two of his children use to ride my school bus. He was such a sweet man. My heart breaks for the family. May he find peace.
Brenda Prince
September 15, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss Michelle and family. You are in my prayers.
Eleanor, Tom and Sylvia Frank-Frankel
September 15, 2019
We are devastated to hear of Greg's passing. We will always treasure his positive enthusiasm during so many of the kids' sporting events and how he welcomed others in a genuine way. May you find peace and healing, and may his memory be a blessing.
Linnea Anderson (Loy)
September 15, 2019
Deepest sympathy, love and condolences to all. Praying Psalm 23 for Gods peace and certainty of His presence even in the valley of the shadow.
Karen Hofmann
September 15, 2019
May love of friends and family surround you to get you through this difficult time. Sending my love from Orlando, Florida.
John and Debbie Grunder
September 15, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this unimaginable loss. Cole and your entire family were such a welcome addition to the Cortland AAU basketball team. Always remember the good times you all shared with your husnznd znd dad. Hold onto those memories to carry you through this difficult time and beyond. God bless you all.
Diana Monteiro
September 15, 2019
Greg was my supervisor at the USM Counseling Center and I remember him as a kind, vibrant, smiling person who was wonderful and warm to be around. I was terribly saddened to hear about his passing, and all week his family has been on my mind and in my prayers. His amazing legacy will be live on and I pray that you his family finds strength to cope. Rest in peace Greg and thank you for you kindness.
Tracy Thomas
September 15, 2019
Thank you for your service to others. It was wonderful to meet you. I admire your work. Praying you are free from pain and healed in spirit.
NC A&T State University, Counseling Center Vivian Barnette
September 14, 2019
I have great memories of Greg who was such a wonderful, brilliant, kind, generous, colleague and friend. I miss him already and always. May you find comfort and peace in friends, family and your faith. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Annie Andrews
September 14, 2019
Thinking of you and your family Michelle and hoping you find comfort in your mourning knowing how deeply respected and valued Greg was within the student counselling community. His dedication, passion and generosity was appreciated by colleagues in Australia and New Zealand and those of us who met him in your trip down under to Sydney in 2017 send you our condolences.
Nancy Pierce
September 14, 2019
My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Deepest sympathy.
Alan & Carrie Tinsley
September 14, 2019
Greg was a good friend in college. His smile was contagious! We cant imagine the loss his family & close friends are going through. Please know we will continue to keep all of you in prayer!
M. F. Tobin
September 14, 2019
Deepest condolences to Dr. Eellss family and colleagues.
Pam Chapman
September 14, 2019
I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Greg for a few years. I will always remember our great talks and the utmost respect he gave to everyone. Much love and comfort to his family.
Jeff Scott
September 14, 2019
On behalf of the Scott family we offer our deepest sympathies to the Eells family. We will continue to pray for you and offer our support. I truly enjoyed Gregs friendship and the joy he brought to every occasion.
Lenn & Karen Johnson
September 14, 2019
Our hearts and prayers go out to Greg's Family. What a great school mate! Always with a smile and positive attitude. It's been a long time, but seeing his smile in the pictures brings it all back. God Bless you all, Friends and Family!
Jacque Tara Washington
September 14, 2019
Praying strength, comfort, and peace for all of Greg's loved ones, with hope that you will embrace all the sincere love flowing to each of you from all who were touched by his presence.
Thomas Jordan
September 13, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you and
your family. Love, Jordan Family
Lynne Harris
September 13, 2019
Greg was a great boss, supervisor, mentor, and friend over the years. I was so blessed by his infectious spirit and grin as well as his support and wisdom. Indeed, I was "changed for good" by his influence. I will honor him by continued work in our field and with sincere prayers for his family ongoing.
Lisa Shaffer
September 13, 2019
Peace. Love. Faith. Gregg was an amazing colleague and champion for student mental health. He will be missed.
Rebecca Bowen
September 13, 2019
Michelle and family, I cannot fathom the depth of your pain but please know that I will pray that you find peace and light as you make your way through this darkest of times. The Bowen Family/AU Saxon Basketball Family
Dawn Parsons
September 13, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Michelle Reim
September 13, 2019
Our deepest sympathies. Continued thoughts and prayers for you all!
The Reim family
Tracy Musgrove
September 13, 2019
My condolences to the family. May you find peace during this incredibly difficult time.
Cathy Thomas
September 13, 2019
Michelle, Kayla, Cole, Cade our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
The Thomas family -Chris, Cathy, Alison, Carrie, Mason
Denise Beeners
September 13, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Michelle.
Dswn Buckley
September 13, 2019
I am so moved by Greg's gifts to the college counseling community. When you all were at USM, I was impressed with Greg's calmness under pressure. I am deeply saddened and am sending you love, deep compassion and prayers for healing in this time of sorrow. Never forget that you have a purpose to fulfill that only you can live out. People who are not even born yet will be a part of Greg's legacy because he saved lives every day. Rest well dear one, and live well children. Dawn Buckley
Sonia Rucker
September 12, 2019
Greg and I started working at Cornell around the same time. During our first conversation, we realized we had a few connections; he grew up in Illinois, I grew up in Missouri and we had both somehow found our way to Ithaca. My heart goes out to his wife Michelle, his mother and his beautiful children. As a crisis manager at Cornell, I called Greg a lot to get advice and guidance on crisis cases and no matter how many times I called, he was always patient, kind and supportive-a true professional. I hope you find peace Greg; you will not be forgotten.
Kelly Hogan
September 12, 2019
I know God loves all His children. I am sending you my love, my wish to be with you and my wonderful memories. I hope you all can find a moment to breath and remember how much we love you all as we say good bye to Greg.
Susan Brandt
September 12, 2019
Greg is a dear friend from Salem Community High School, class of 1985. The memories I have of my classmate, his kindness, his smile, will always be with me. I cannot imagine the pain the family is experiencing. May you find peace in the memories you hold in your hearts forever. With sadness, my Deepest most Heartfelt condolences. Susan Meador Brandt, Salem, Illinois.
Tina Henry
September 12, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Our family will love you and miss you always.
Sheila Singh
September 12, 2019
Ive come to this page several times over the last several days and just havent found the words to write...I still dont have them. Im just so sad, and sorry. And while Ive missed Gregs presence at Cornells CAPS since he left in March, that missing is now so much more painful. He was special. Please know that we at CAPS have been thinking of you all...
Pat & Landa Ryan
September 12, 2019
Greg was a man who impacted life in a great way and always brought light to wherever he was. His passing is a GREAT loss. Our hearts go out to Michelle and the family. We love y'all.
Carrie Fitch
September 12, 2019
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. So sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers..
Jay Leverette
September 12, 2019
They always say your mark in life should be whether or not you made a difference in someones life. I can say without doubt that Greg made a difference in many peoples lives. He influenced me to be a better person. His sunday school lessons did not go in vain.... His smile was infectious as was his personality. Michelle, Jessica and I love you and your family and we love Greg. While he has left us... he has left a mark on us. Greg touched so many in many different ways - us included. We miss our days in Hattiesburg laughing with you guys. I know Jesus is smiling as he welcomes an angel to his fold. We will miss him, but we were so glad we had him touch our lives. Much love from the Leverettes
Summer Garcia
September 12, 2019
Greg brought light and levity to the people around him and I'll always remember the way his personality filled a room. My condolences, and best wishes for strength and peace.
Randy & Deanna Brent
September 12, 2019
The joy Greg brought to so many of us at Heritage will never be forgotten. Love and prayers for your family.
Karen Kiriazis
September 12, 2019
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.
STEPHEN HUGHES
September 12, 2019
I offer my most sincere condolences to Michelle and the kids and the rest of Gregs family and friends at this time of loss. If my feelings are so indescribable, I cannot imagine yours. I am so sorry.
I met Greg when he came to Cornell to become the Counseling Director and served with him on the Steering committee for the Health Services. Both his personality and physical presence could fill a room. He was a fine speaker who, professionally, was dedicated to helping students improve their mental health. He spoke locally and nationally about suicide prevention.
At College health meetings in pre-Katrina New Orleans and in Orlando we spent a good deal of time together. We laughed and had fun. There was an episode during a session given by a professional comedian about improvisation that involved me to which Greg liked to refer. It would take too long to tell you about, but it always made Greg and me chuckle.
Greg loved his family immediate and extended and enjoyed the many successes of his kids. He loved spending time with them at home and on vacations out of the area. He loved getting together with friends and their families from his pre-Ithaca days as well. I spoke to him shortly after he took the U. Penn. position and he was excited to dive in and hope to help them make a lot of the changes that he helped bring about in mental health care at Cornell. He knew it would be difficult to be away from his family but figured frequent weekend trips to Ithaca would help.
He knew a lot more about resilience and suicidality than the vast majority of those of us in healthcare both physical and mental healthcare. His death points out to me that especially for those who deal with the darknesses in peoples minds and help those people to cope with them, sometimes absorb a lot of the darkness themselves. We need to find better ways to help those counselors and clinicians channel that darkness out of their own souls so that it does not overwhelm them.
I was not the wordsmith of our Steering group. I am sure Sharon D. could do a far better job that I in expressing these thoughts, but they are what I have at this terrible time. Hug one another and tell those close to you how important they are in your life. Doctors orders.
Steve
Stephen J. Hughes, MD
Glenn & Mary Wegener
September 12, 2019
Please accept our deep and heartfelt sympathies on loss of your husband, father, and son. May God continue to hold all of you in the palm of His hand now and in the days ahead. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Florida A&M University Counseling Services Anika Fields, Director
September 12, 2019
We offer our condolences to the Eells family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Tony & Pat Calabrese
September 11, 2019
Our hearts are broken at the passing of our dear friend Greg. Memories are flooding through our minds.....our Holiday dinners, the birth of all the beautiful children, the internship parties, the kids birthday parties, and learning to manage the southern foliage....We will never forget the laughs, celebrations, and love forever. We honor Gregs professional life, but it is shadowed by his titles of son, father, husband, and friend. We miss you. Sending all our love to Michelle, Kayla, Cole and Cade
Dawn Walton Brumfield
September 11, 2019
Michelle, I will always remember Gregs infectious smile every Sunday at HUMC. Please know that you and your family will be covered in prayer daily!
Yong-Tong Li
September 11, 2019
Words seem small and inadequate to express the grief and loss I feel over Gregs death. I have worked at CAPS at Penn since 2003, and my heart is set on suicide prevention. Although I only knew Greg personally for a short time, his impact was immense. Greg was one of the champions for campus mental health and suicide prevention. His passing highlights the challenges and critical unmet need in this field. Our greatest monument to Gregs life would be to continue the journey of fighting this deadly disease.
Greg is in my heart and you are in my prayers,
Susan Howell
September 11, 2019
The Eells family is remembered and loved in Hattiesburg. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Pearl Chang
September 11, 2019
Thank you for being such a wonderful person, Greg. You were a remarkable person! Kind thoughts and well wishes to his loved ones. He will always be in all of our hearts.
Ann Franke
September 11, 2019
Greg touched countless people in positive ways. Remembering the great contributions he made during his life provides a small measure of solace in grieving his death.
LeBron Rankins
September 11, 2019
Remembering Greg...fondly, and sending condolences to his family, friends, and the Ithaca community.
Downing Zheng
September 11, 2019
May you each feel comforted by treasured memories and love in your grieving. God be with you.
Katherine Skura
September 11, 2019
We are holding you all in our hearts.
Bridgett Neamo
September 11, 2019
We are sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Howard University Counseling Services
Liz Wiesen
September 11, 2019
I'm profoundly sorry for your loss. May his passing not eclipse all that he was and all that he gave.
Molly Clark
September 11, 2019
I am heartbroken that we have lost such a great person. I knew him at USM and he always had a smile and a kind word. My prayers go out to his family and close friends.
LaShawn Thompson
September 11, 2019
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Eells. He was my favorite professor in my undergraduate studies and I was also privileged to work for him as a graduate student counselor when he was director of counseling services at USM in Hattiesburg, MS. He was a kind, smart, and eloquent man that seemed to always have a smile on his face ready to help anyone in need. I have been in deep thought and prayer for his loved ones especially his wife and children whom he often spoke of so lovingly. I will keep him in my memories and prayers always.
Dr. LaShawn Thompson
P.S. -He would have been excited to know that I earned my doctorate as he was always a part of my support system
gina cacioppo
September 11, 2019
So deeply saddened for this loss. Sending love to all mourning this great loss.
Scott Summers
September 11, 2019
Greg was such an inspiring person. I had such incredible respect, and frankly envy, for this charming, smart, compassionate, and accomplished individual. I always wanted to be more like him. He made a lasting impression on so many people and will be sorely missed. All of my love to his wonderful family.
Belinda McIntosh
September 11, 2019
Greg was a leader in College Mental Health who I had the honor to know when I was brand new to college mental health. The field would not be where it is today, providing access to so many students in need of mental health treatment, without the work of Dr. Eells. His energy and commitment to his work was inspiring to me and to others. He was instrumental in growing the mental health section of the American College Health Association. He will be missed by so many. With deepest sympathy,
Wanda Collins
September 11, 2019
I had the privilege of knowing Greg through AUCCCD and serving on the Board with him. He was such a kind and generous soul who made a positive difference in the world. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I wish you peace and healing.
Brian Mistler
September 11, 2019
I can find no words for such a profound and permanent loss. Greg was a special soul in so many ways. My heart is with your family.
Martha Christiansen
September 11, 2019
May his memory be a blessing and surround his family with peace. With deepest sympathy, Martha Dennis Christiansen
Lisa Cappello
September 11, 2019
I knew the Eells family through our church family at St. Paul's, and our kids grew up together in that loving community. We moved away, but I have enjoyed following family events through social media. I am so saddened by this loss and wish to send the warmest of embraces to the entire family. I know that so many people were helped by the important work that Greg was doing, and that is a proud legacy to leave. Sending so much love to Michelle, Kayla, Cole and Cade. With love from all the Cappellos.
Cristin Baker
September 10, 2019
Michelle and family - the only words I can manage right now are to tell you how much I am thinking during this unbearable time. May cherished memories and special friend and family relationships help to get you through each day. Much love!
Tracy Vosburgh
September 10, 2019
I was honored to work with Greg. He taught me so much and helped so many.
Judd Harbin
September 10, 2019
I met Greg when he was new to the counseling center at the University of Southern Mississippi. I was in my last year of doctoral study in the counseling psychology program. After I finished, we kept in touch occasionally. With my dissertation chair, he and I published an article based on my dissertation. When both of us attended NASPA, we would grab coffee together and catch up. We messaged occasionally through LinkedIn. I always appreciated the wisdom and humor of his insights. Rare as our communications were, they were highly valued, and I already miss him, so I'm holding everyone who loves him in my heart and prayers.
Katherine Wolfe-Lyga
September 10, 2019
I had the pleasure of crossing paths with Greg on a number of occasions, most recently working on the board for our professional organization. I genuinely appreciate Gregs ability (and generosity!) to make anyone feel like an old friend. To Gregs family and close friends, please know how many of us are sharing in your sorrow and pray you find solace in your time.
Sandy Colbs
September 10, 2019
Holding all who love Greg in my heart. He was an incredible colleague and a gentle, kind, and loving person whose presence brought peace and calm to others.
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