Ellen Elizabeth Harper

Ellen was born in Welda, Kansas on February 6,1925. She moved to Fort Collins in 1948 to be with her sister (Lula Hilgenberg-deceased). She married Arthur Wellington Harper on Dec 26, 1958. She is preceded in death by her husband (Arthur Wellington Harper) and daughter (Nancy Lee Harper). She is survived by her daughter, Linda Montoya; her husband Frank Montoya; son Gary Harper his wife Maxine Harper (Faulkner); daughter Betty Hendrix her husband James Hendrix; grandchildren Anthony Salazar honorably discharged Cavalry Scout US Army, wife Jamie Salazar, Rochelle Salazar honorably discharged AM2 Aviation Structural Mechanic, her husband Steven Reid, Frank Montoya, Christina Montoya her husband Steve Musser Specialist US Army, Savannah Montoya, Robert Faulkner, Becca Ryan, Amanda Harper, Brandon Harper, Jeremy Hendrix, Tyler Hendrix, Britton Hendrix; and great-grandchildren Ariana Salazar, Angle Salazar, Bella Salazar, Maia Salazar, Giovani Salazar, Jeremy Goodenough, Phoenix Reid, Jordan Samson, Ariana Faulkner, Brayden Faulkner, Sydney Faulkner, Cooper Faulkner, Jade Harper, Nevaeh Hendrix, Annabelle Hendrix, Sophie Hendrix, Korban Martin, Cason Martin, Makenna Hutcherson.

Ellen was the last of eight children and many of her friends living.

Ellen loved being with her grand and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed the fall color changes in the mountains. She also enjoyed gardening and canning her harvests. She especially enjoyed her roses. Ellen loved being outdoors. She loved helping others and was always there when someone needed something. After retiring from working 2 jobs she clean houses, ran errands and cared for older seniors. Ellen was a member of the Christ Center Community Church and volunteered in their Outreach Center for many years.

The family wants to thank all of Ellen’s friends that have been there for her and her family, it means a lot to know how much people cared about our mother.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.