David Stephen Ellsworth

He was born to Sherman and Marian Ellsworth in Seattle, Washington. Dave joined the U.S. Navy in 1945 and served in Alaska. He attended Oregon State University and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He graduated with a degree in Zoology in 1949.

Dave married his beloved wife, Joanne G. Ellsworth ,from Whittier, California, on January 3, 1953 and they enjoyed over 61 years together. Their early married life was spent in Bellevue, Washington while he worked for Seattle Trust and Savings Bank. He later managed his own audio-visual business until retiring and moving to Coupeville. Dave and Joanne have been residents of Coupeville since 1968. He loved working outdoors on their farm and attending to his beloved pets and livestock.

Many years were enjoyed going to Alaska on their boat, DeYata, while they were members of the Fidalgo Yacht Club.

In later years Dave and Joanne spent winters in Surprise, Arizona, relaxing, riding bikes and playing shuffleboard.

Dave was recently honored by his Oak Harbor Rotary Club with a life-time membership of Rotary International. He hosted several foreign-exchange students over the years.

Dave is survived by his wife, Joanne, his three children, Catherine, Stephen and Charles Ellsworth; his two grandchildren, Danielle and Karoline Ellsworth and his two sisters, Susan Brant and Linda Spencer.

A service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, May 20 at Burley Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life will be held following the service at the family home in Coupeville.