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Alvin LeRoy Ellison

January 7, 1935 – May 15, 2021
Obituary of Alvin LeRoy Ellison
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Alvin LeRoy Ellison was born in Salt Lake City on January 7, 1935 and was adopted by John Ellison and Bertie Jones at two months old.

After graduating from Granite High School, he attended Westminster College where he played basketball and served as sophomore and junior class president, and Treasurer as a senior. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting. After graduating he worked for Packaging Corporation of America for 43 years and served on the board for Utah Central Credit Union for 13 years. He also enjoyed being a ski instructor for the YMCA.

His favorite place to relax was the family cabin he built 50 years ago in Beaver Springs Ranch. He was an avid skier and loved to golf. He loved spending time with his daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

He passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021.

Survived by his wife Karen Ellison and daughters Nannette Brown (Robert), Jennifer Ellison, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Proceeded in death by his daughter Denise Jorgenson and his parents John Ellison and Bertie Jones.

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FAMILY

John Henry EllisonFather (deceased)

Bertie Elizabeth JonesMother (deceased)

Karen Harward Thomas EllisonWife

Denise JorgensenDaughter (deceased)

Nannette E Brown (Robert)Daughter

Jennifer EllisonDaughter

Alvin is remembered by his 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, many family and friends whom cherish and love his memory.

PALLBEARERS

Travis Brown Urnbearer

Brandon Jorgensen Urnbearer

Ben JorgensenUrnbearer

Quinton JorgensenUrnbearer

James RichesUrnbearer

Aaron JohnsonUrnbearer

Curtis HaviliUrnbearer

Liam BrownHonorary Urnbearer

Cameron JorgensenHonorary Urnbearer

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