Together Again

I was about to walk in to Carter's daycare on Thursday, November 10th, when my phone rang.  It was my Grandpa Ellsworth's number and since you had to talk so loud when you were talking to him on the phone, I let it go to voicemail while I ran in to get Carter, and figured I could call him back as soon as I came out.  Instead of a voicemail from my grandpa, it was from my dad.  I knew instantly that something was wrong, my grandpa was gone.  My grandma died 7 years ago, and my grandpa had been so lonely, and after a failed back surgery, he was also in so much pain.  He's been pretty miserable for a while now, and it was at the point that he could no longer live alone.  I miss having my grandpa at Sunday dinner at my mom and dad's.  I miss his hugs and the twinkle in his eye.  My grandpa had a smile that would light up the room and a growl that would scare the pee out of ya!  He may have had a gruff exterior, but he had a heart of gold.  While my mom and her siblings were going through some things at his house they found a ledger book with the names of all the people he'd loaned money to.  Only first names, no last names, some were paid in full, some would have a few payments on them, and then the amount would go back up, so you knew he'd given them more money.  My grandpa and I were pretty close.  The one year my mom and grandma slept out to get me Cabbage Patch dolls for Christmas, I would have sleepovers with Grandpa.  In the morning he would take me down the cafe, Thayne and Linda's, for pancakes and hot chocolate.  After he retired from Kennecott, he would babysit me once in a while if I didn't have school.  I remember taking lunch to my grandma at Beehive Clothing.

1927 ~ 2011

Clifton M. Ellsworth, passed away November 10, 2011, at his home.  He was born December 2, 1927 to George A. and Mary D. Peterson Ellsworth in Lyman, Wyoming.  He married Karma Hartley, and together they raised their family.  After Karma's passing he married Nelda Bird, who passed away just a few years ago.  After losing two loves of his life, he had a major void in his life.  Clifton served in the Navy during the Korean War, after which he worked for Kennecott Copper until his retirement after 40 years of service.  He was a growly old bear on the outside, but was a loving, caring, friend and neighbor, with a heart of gold to everyone he met.  He loved the outdoors and hiking and fly fishing in the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming.  His greatest possession was his family, especially his grandchildren.  Clifton is survived by his children, Denise (Brian) Ohler, Tracey (Scott) Whiting, Teri (Bill) Nickel, Lynn Mark (Shauna) Ellsworth, Kristine (Eddie) Quinn, brother, Larmer (Toni) Ellsworth, 25 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, wives, son, Richard, 2 sisters, and 10 brothers.  Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the Hunter 9th Ward, 3450 South 6400 West, West Valley City.  Friends may call 6-8 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 West 2700 South, Magna, and 11-11:45 am at the church prior to services.  Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.

This picture was taken the day we had KayCee sealed to us, and is one of my most favorite pictures of my grandpa!

My grandpa and grandma were such a good looking couple!  I love this picture of the two of them, and now they are together again!