Christine Ellis

Chris Ellis 1955-2011

Chris Ellis, 55, amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend is at peace after a hard fought 16 year battle with breast cancer on Friday, July 8, 2011. Born July 19, 1955 to Kenneth and Joan Slotboom, she grew up in Centerville, Utah with her sisters Sheri, Kathy, and Janeen. She met and married Reid Ellis, the love of her life with whom she shared 35 years of wonderful memories. She spent many years doing what she loved most, raising her children Brandi, Brooke, and Zak, and running an in-home daycare. She later worked for 18 years at JCPenney. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren John, Brock, Makenna, Alex, Carson, Cameron, Coren, Kyle, and Hailey. She was the best Grandma and they brought her infinite joy. She loved the outdoors, walking, traveling, and most of all her family. She was an inspiration of strength and will and her positive attitude will forever be missed. A viewing will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011 from 6-8 pm at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 1:30 pm in the LDS ward house at 1298 North 400 West, Centerville, preceded by a viewing from 12:15-1:15 pm. Interment – Lakeview Cemetery.