Ellen Mae Hellyer's Obituary
Ellen was born in Tacoma, Washington December 118, 1949. She graduated from Curtis High School. On July 16, 1970, she married Larry Hellyer. Her lifelong desire was to be a mother, and she raised 6 children in Tacoma where she was actively involved in their educational pursuits. Being with her family was her greatest joy. She worked 20+ years for Tacoma Public Schools. Ellen also had many talents and generously shared them with others. She was active and served faithfully in various capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints. Survived by husband (Larry), children - Monica Ripley (Scean), Sherina Hellyer (Chris Lee), Shane (Julie), Kevin (Carrie), Brian (Amy), Eric (Ella). 25 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.
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