Sylvester Franz Ellison's Obituary
Sylvester Franz Ellison
September 1, 1959 - February 12, 2012
Sylvester -Å"Sy- Franz Ellison was born September 1, 1959 in Fussen, Germany to the parents of Eugene W. & Wilhelmine -Å"Carmen- Ellison.
Sy lived and attended school in the Tacoma, WA area. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1977. He got married in 1978 and joined the US Air Force as a Heating & Air Conditioning Specialist. After his four years of service, he drove trucks for several local companies until he could no longer work.
Sy loved being outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening & having backyard barbecues. He loved the Seahawks, NASCAR & flying his remote controlled helicopters. He also enjoyed dancing, romantic evenings, helping others & being with family & friends.
Sy underwent Chemotherapy & Radiation treatment for throat & neck cancer in November 2010. After all that, he was told his cancer was gone. In 2011, Sy always went to his routine checkups in Seattle. Unfortunately, over the last six months he continued to lose weight. In January 2012, he was having extreme pain & trouble catching his breath. On February 8, he received the devastating news that he had Terminal Cancer. Sy passed away four days later, surrounded by his family. A great man, now walking with God, is missed dearly and will always be in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by his father Eugene W. Ellison. Survivors include: Mother- Wilhelmine -Å"Carmen-, Life time partner- Karen, Son-Shawn ( Lorea), Two grandchildren- Samuel & Ethan, Brothers- Eugene Jr. & Victor, Sister- Sarah Barnes, Three nephews- Jeremy, Nathan Ellison & Jamel Barnes, Niece- Jasmine Barnes, & numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends.
A Fallen Limb
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that Says, -Å"Grieve for me not-.
Remember the best times, the laughter, and songs.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I was truly blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don't worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes that we're together again.
Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home.
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