Ellen Harper Foley formerly of Vero Beach, FL, & Winnetka, IL passed away peacefully on August 3rd at her home in Evanston IL . She was born on Feb. 15, 1923, the daughter of George M. Coale and Hazel L. Coale. She was raised in Kenilworth where she attended Roycemore School, Ogontz School and Finch College. Ellen loved being with her family and her numerous dogs over the many decades. She also enjoyed reading, traveling, dancing, playing golf & swimming in the ocean. She was preceded in death by her husbands, H. Mitchell (Mitch) Harper, Jr. and Gifford P. Foley. She is survived by her sons, H. Mitchell (Mike) Harper, III (Nita), Stephen C. Harper (Marshall), David L. Harper (Elizabeth) and daughter, Diane H. Hands (Doug); as well ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by her step children Ellen F. James, Catherine H. Foley, Thomas C. Foley and Laura Coleman and their respective children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anti-Cruelty Society anticruelty.org