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Ellen Leona McDonald Strode
05/30/1943 — 07/01/2001
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Hutchinson, Kansas
Ellen Leona McDonald Strode
Ellen Sis Strode, 58 passed away July 1, 2001 at her home in Richland after a long battle with cancer. During this time she kept her wit and humor.
She was born on May 30, 1943 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Ellen Louise McDonald Parmer and John Browning McDonald.
She spent her childhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Denver, Colorado. She came to Richland in 1959 and graduated from Richland High School in 1962. It was here where she met her longtime friends Barrone11e, Paula and Judy.
In 1963 she attend C.B.C. and obtained her L.P.N. Soon after she was employed with Kadlec Hospital. During her eighteen years with Kadlec, Ellen made numerous friendships, which continued through the years.
She married Jack Strode on July 3, 1964, and they spent their twenty-six years together living in West Richland.
She enjoyed traveling in her truck and fifth wheel, playing darts at the Towne Crier and spending time with her family and friends.
She was a member, of Christ the King Church and an Eucharistic Minister. As a Eucharistic Minister with her friend Laverna, she found gratification in visiting and giving ''Holy Communion'' to those in the hospital and Assisted Living Homes.
Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and her parents, Louise and
John, sister-in-law, Mary Alice Strode and nephew, Lewie Haymond.
Ellen is survived by four brothers, John and his wife, Betty, nieces, Laurel and Lisa
of Littleton Colo., Doug and his wife, Kathy of Thornton, Colo., Patrick and his wife,
Mary Frances of Tacoma Wa., Bill and nephew, Tanner of Finley Wa., one sister
Jeanne and her husband, Ted, nieces, Carrie Ellen and Ashley of Richland Wa.,
brother-in-law, Jim and niece, Becky of West Richland Wa.
A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Einans Funeral Home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, at Christ the King
Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at Einans from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church 1126 Long Ave. Richland Wa. 99352. To My Sister You touched us all You loved us all Forever giving Forever caring Forever forgiving Never wanting in return Blessed are those who shared your life Rich are those who carry your memories Please rest now Your chores we will finish Til we meet again-
Ellen was a particularly special nurse to me 32 years ago at the old Kadlec Hospital. I had a broken neck and Ellen would come in at different times, just to visit. I learned to love her too. Her memory will always be very special to me.
Ellen was a particularly special nurse to me 32 years ago at the old Kadlec Hospital. I had a broken neck and Ellen would come in at different times, just to visit. I learned to love her too. Her memory will always be very special to me.
my dearest friend,I will miss you always.mew
Ellen will be missed by all of us that knew her. I enjoyed talking with her when I would see her walking and visiting patients at the hospital. Mary, stay strong and our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Ellen will be dearly missed by all of us. And Mary, we hope and pray that you can remain strong throughout all the pain. Just remember how much you mean to us and meant to Ellen.
Ellen was a great lady with a caring heart and a great sense of humor. I rented the little white house on Van Giesen for a couple years & I enjoyed knowing her. Ellen was a wonderful landlady & I appreciated her willingness to provide whatever was needed. My favorite memory was sitting on the front porch with Ellen and her family watching the West Richland Frontier Days Parade. What a hoot! But now Van Giesen is 5 lanes wide & they don’t have funny little parades anymore, the house is gone, the huge maple trees are gone, the lawn Ellen & I struggled to keep watered and mowed is a parking lot, some of the family members are gone, and now Ellen is gone. But not really gone — we still have the memories. My condolences to Ellen’s loved ones. She will be missed.
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Ellen Leona McDonald Strode