Don W. Ellstrom

Born November 9, 1933 to Edwin and Lucile Ellstrom in Overland Park, Kansas. Don graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1950. He proudly served in the US Army during Korean Conflict. In September of 1967, he married Lucy Duran. Don worked many years for the Farmland Coop as an artist, later to start his own advertising company. Don was an avid golfer, getting together with friends once a week in Excelsior Springs, loved playing pool with the family and friends, and loved to be around those who loved to laugh and have a great time.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Edwin, Jr. and Keith Ellstrom; sister, Delma Ellstrom; granddaughter, Stephanie Brier.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy; son, Gary; stepsons, Richard (Rita), Walt, and Bill (Linda) Brier; daughter-in-law, Paula (Richard) Berry; several grandchildren, Bill, Jr. Cathy, and Matt; and great grandchildren, Sean, Krystal, Adam, Logan, Derek, Dylan.