Ellen Grant Obituary

The room lit up when she was in it and she made my brother whole. Now that Ellen's pain has ended, I can only hope that Tim can find some balance, that he and Mary can take comfort in eachother's company, and that we can all remember Ellen and feel her warm light again.

We were all fortunate to have her for the short time she was with us. Time will pass and we may get older and fatter, but Ellen will always be young, beautiful, upbeat and funny.

I think she would enjoy that.

Susan
(Tim's sister)

Ellen and I go way back to the 4th grade at Lyon Elementary School in Glenview. Our teacher was Miss Smith who wore nylons and knee socks together! We thought she was the coolest. In high school we both loved Frank Zappa and had all of his albums. We shared camping and rafting trips in Wisconsin that included a frog jumping into a fire and a kayak rescue on the Wolf River. We both had the honor to be bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. Over the years we had great fun together. Ellen always made things fun with her contagious smile and ability to laugh at life's adventures. I will miss Ellen’s laugh and her “don’t give me any crap” attitude. She packed a lot of love and a lot of wisdom in that small frame of hers. But I will not forget Ellen. I’ll be thinking of her while entertaining guests and trying to remember the beautiful details she had at her parties that made lasting impressions. I’ll be thinking of her when I’m facing life’s challenges and hope that I can handle them with the same strength and grace (and sometimes humor) that she did. I’ll be thinking of her each year during Chicago’s breast cancer fundraising walks which I hope to continue be a part of. I’ll be thinking of her quite often, I’m sure, but not with sadness. It will be with love and thankfulness to know how lucky I was to have had such a special friend in my life. Love you Ellen! Your Friend, Sue

To my beautiful bride,

It's been one month since God took you, and I've been meaning to write you, but couldn't get through the tears. I love you more than I have ever loved before. You mean the world to me. I am glad that your suffering is over though, it killed me to see you in so much pain.

The only thing that keeps me going, is knowing that in another 40 years or so, we will be togther again, for eternity. It will be long for me, but just a wink of your eye, for you.

I know that you wanted a head stone a St. Davids so "people would know that I lived". But I'm also getting a brick in your name put in the side walk around Wrigley Field, and sponsered this site for eternity, for friends and family to see, and use.

You will forever be my 'Hun' and my soulmate. Our love for each other, can never be destroyed. I think of you always, and can't wait to be with you again.

Your loving husband,

Tim

Ellen was one of my closet friends in highschool. She was an amazing friend and I'm so thankful that she was apart of my life. My prayers will be with all of her family.

God Bless,

Our prayers go out to Tim and Aunt Mary. Ellen had a wonderful giving heart, adored her husband and cherished her mother. She was a great Head cousin. We had such fun on the farm, at the reunions, definately at her wedding and all the meals at the Evanston House. She will be missed but remains in our hearts. Cousin Laura and the entire Dallas Powell family.

Ellen was truly an angel here on earth. She was the epitome of class and bravery. She is very much loved and will be missed beyond belief. We send our most heartfelt and deepest sympathies to Tim and her family. We love you all and are here for you in your time of sorrow.

Much love -- Lee and Paul

Our deepest sympathy to Tim and Ellen's family. I had known Ellen since High School. She was a great friend and we will miss her very much.

Clare and Marshall