Dan Ellis

DAN K. ELLIS Click here to view a video of Dan's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dan K. Ellis, 55, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 24, 2008, at his home of a heart attack. He was born September 18, 1953, in Rigby, the first born of Irl K. "Ike" Ellis and Laura Waters Ellis. He attended schools in New Sweden, and Central Jr. High and Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, where he graduated early. He married his high school sweetheart, Patty Hess, in October, 1972, and they moved to Denver, Colorado, where he attended a special gun smithing trade school. That was his ambition because he loved fixing guns. He and Patty later divorced. When he returned from Denver he worked as a gunsmith in his parent’s store, Ike’s Gun Shop, until it was sold to Max Bosworth and he stayed on as a gunsmith until his health forced him to quit working in the spring of 2006. He married Julie Jensen in October, 1975, and they had a beautiful son Travis K. Ellis. They were later divorced. He married Lisa Poliski in September, 1994. They divorced in 2007, but stayed good companions. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dan loved hunting with his Dad and friends. He also loved the mountains and fishing, horseback riding and riding motorcycles. He had a kind heart and would help anyone if possible. Survivors include: Mother: Laura Waters Ellis, Ammon, ID Father: Irl K. “Ike” (Shelley) Ellis of Idaho Falls Son: Travis K. Ellis Rockefeller, Driggs, ID Sister: Julie Ann (Kelly) Zimmer, Rigby, ID Brother: Robert Kirk Ellis of Richland, WA and many aunts and uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathryn and Henry Ellis and Melbie and Elmer Waters. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, with Bishop Mark Schultz officiating. The family will visit with family and friends Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side. --------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Craig "acee bird" Ritchie Ike, I was sorry to hear about Dan, my thoughts are with you. Reed and Melanie Hanni hanni740@yahoo.com Listen With Your Heart Memories are a treasure Time cannot take away… So may you be surrounded By happy ones today… May all the love and tenderness Of special years well spent Come back today to fill your heart With beauty and content… And may you walk down MEMORY LANE And meet the one you love For while you cannot see him He’ll be watching from above… And if you trust you’re dreaming Your faith will make it true… And if you listen with your heart He’ll come and be with you… So for his sake be happy And show him that his love Has proven strong and big enough To reach down from above… And you will never walk alone When Memory’s Door swings wide… For you’ll find that you’re dear One. Is always by your side. by Helen Steiner Rice Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Reed and Melanie Hanni