Ellen BROWN
Ellen BROWN
Ellen BROWN

Obituary of Ellen Blanche BROWN

January 15, 1922 -Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta January 11, 2018 – Calgary, Alberta With great sadness we announce the passing of Ellen Brown on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 95 years. In her early life, her family homesteaded in the Sprucefield area of Alberta where she spent most of her childhood. Upon finishing school, Ellen helped at home before going to Edmonton to start her training for the Royal Canadian Air Force. In November 1944 Ellen married Jack who grew up near their homestead. They settled on the Brown family farm in the Waskatenau area. They had three children who grew up on the farm and left to pursue education at the U of A. In May of 1973 they relocated to Spruce Grove where they spent their next twenty-five years. In 2001, Ellen moved to Calgary to be closer to her family. In the ensuing years, she lived at Dana Village, Fountains of Mission and finally, at Royal Park. Ellen was always surrounded by many friends and participated in the community throughout her life. Her greatest pride were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ellen is survived by her children and their spouses Grant (Brenda),Shirley (Albert)and Terry (Michele); nine grandchildren, Doug, Laurie, Kevin, Marc, Shauna, Chandelle, Sterling, Taylor and Connor; and great-grandchildren, Jakob, Sean, Mia, Cian, Sidney, Ayla, Phoebe, Gillian, Justin, Lauren, Jaxson, Ty, Beatrice and Oscar. She was predeceased by her husband Jack in 1996 and her eight siblings. A Celebration of Ellen’s Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB) on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 15 Colonel Baker Place N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 4Z3 Telephone: (403) 261-7219 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. In living memory of Ellen Brown, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road S.E., Calgary, AB Telephone: 403-256-9575.
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