93, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2016 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Ellen was preceded in death by her loving husband, James W. Pinkard, and a daughter Paula Kafer. She is survived by her loving family; children, Pat Pinkard, Martha Pinkard-Williams, Peggy (Bruce) Rasmuson, and a son James (Traycee) Pinkard Jr., grandchildren; Tessa Williams, Maya Williams, Neila Rasmuson, Hanna Rasmuson, Jessica (Matt) Nichols, Kelly Kafer, Ryan Pinkard, and Tana Victoria Pinkard, great grandchildren; Tabby and Ben Nichols.
Memorial service, Monday, July 25, 2016, 2pm at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood, Colorado, 80215.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.
