KATHLEEN "KAY" ELLIS

Kathleen “Kay” Clarke Ellis, passed away peacefully at Providence Place in Moose Jaw on January 15, 2002.  Kay was born May 20, 1917 in the Scotia Hospital in Moose Jaw.  She attended King George School and Central Collegiate.  She later received her Associate Degree from the Toronto Conservatory of Music.  She taught piano and organ to numerous students over the years.  Kay was an active member of Zion United Church,  a Past-President of the Canadian Club of Moose Jaw and the Music Teacher’s Association of Sask.  She loved ceramics, swimming, and music. Kay and her late husband, Austin T.Ellis, traveled the world in their retirement years, but most loved their time at Buffalo Pound Lake.  She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Austin in 1998; her youngest son, Ron in 1980;  her parents, Harry and Jessie Clarke; and her brother, Mac Clarke.  She is survived by daughters:  Ruth Ellis – Regina;  Margot (Dennis) Knight – Phoenix, Ariz.; and Lucille (Larry) Evans – Port Hawksbury, N.S.;  sons:  Ross (Pat) Ellis – Thompson, MB.;  and Jim (Betty) Ellis – Calgary, AB.;  grandchildren:  Jenny and Katherine Knight;  Jocelyn, Jessica, Jillian and Luke Evans;  Stephanie, Sara, Clarke, and Lisa Ellis;  and great-granddaughter, Tiana Vassolo; and sister, Ruth Hamilton – Norco, LA.  Kay was a gentle person and was greatly loved and will be missed by all.  Following Cremation, a Service of Remembrance will be held at Zion United Church on Saturday January 19, 2002 at 1:30 pm.  Dr. Bob Kimmerly will officiate, assisted by Linda Owens.  Memorialization will take place at the family plot, Sunset Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Providence Place, 100 2nd Ave. N.E., Moose Jaw, S6H 1B8, would be appreciated.   In living memory of  Kay, a tree will be planted in Wakamow Valley by W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home.   

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Kathleen Landry - Norco, LA :  Mom and I will be with you in spirit on Saturday.

Ruth C Hamilton - Norco, LA:   Sympathy, love and prayers            

Jackie Wiggins - Red Deer,  Alberta:  The Ellis family members from Alberta extend our sympathy to all the family of our Sister in Law, and Aunt, Kay.

Larry Clarke family - Calgary, Ab.  From all of us: Larry and Joan, Richard and Janet, Ian, Darren, April and Patrick. Our thoughts are with you on this day. We have many fond memories of family gatherings, in Moose Jaw and Buffalo Lake, they will always be with us.

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