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Ellis Harding Obituary

Harding, Ellis "BABE" Jr. died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 29, 2008. Born on March 10, 1929 in Richardson, Kentucky, raised in Florida, lived his adult life in the south suburbs of Chicago until he moved to Surprise, Arizona after his retirement in 1991. Ellis served in the Navy as a young man. He married his soul mate, Doris Hill in 1948. Ellis was a member of the 434 Carpenter's Union in Chicago for 50 years. He built custom homes and commercial buildings in the south suburbs of Chicago. His quick wit and great sense of humor will be missed by his family and friends. Ellis is survived by his wife, Doris, children; Michael Ellis, Patti Ann (William) Ingram and grandsons, Andrew and Logan. In lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to remember Ellis can make a donation in his name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street Phoenix, Arizona 85014.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 1, 2008.

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Patti

May 27, 2025

Dear Dad,
May 29th 2008, was the last time I told you that I loved you. I miss you everyday, I hope You and Mom are happy up there in Heaven. Hold onto each other tight.

Love You Both xoxo

Patti Harding-Ingram

November 30, 2020

I LOVE YOU DAD VERY MUCH
AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY

May 29, 2009

One year TODAY was the last time I saw you in physical form. I know that your soul is in heaven and you are pain free with GOD.

May 11, 2009

Dear Dad,
It will be one year on May 29th that you left this world. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. God Bless You in Heaven.
I Love You, DAD
Love Patti Ann

May 11, 2009

Dad,
I will be a year ago on May 29th that you left this world. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish you were still here. God Bless you and keep you safe in Heaven.
I Love You,
Your Daughter,
Patti Ann

Patti Harding-Ingram

December 10, 2008

Last year after Thanksgiving you and I put up the Christmas Tree together. This year I put it up with my son, Logan. It made me sad that you were not there but I know the tradition is not lost..just changing hands. Merry Christmas Dad, I love YOU!

Andrew and Logan Ingram

July 8, 2008

We love you Grandpa. We pray for you every night. We know GOD is taking care of you.
Love your Grandsons,
Andrew and Logan

Patti Harding-Ingram

June 11, 2008

GOD saw that Dad was getting tired
when a cure was not meant to be.
God closed his arms around him and whispered, "Come to Me".
Dad did not deserve what he went through and God gave him rest.
GOD's Garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.
And when God saw Dad sleeping,
So Peaceful, free from pain.
We could not wish Dad back
to suffer that way again.
Anonymous


I LOVE and MISS you Dad!!
Love your Daughter, Patti

Patti Harding-Ingram

June 9, 2008

Dear Dad,
I miss you more with each passing day. I know you are not suffering anymore and have peace.

Love your daughter,
Patti

JANET & JOHN STAIB

June 1, 2008

DEAR DEE

JIM CALLED TO TELL US OF BABE'S PASSING, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS. WE CAN REMEMBER VISITING AZ. AND GOING OUT TO DINNER. YOU AND BABE SHARING A COUNTRY FRIED STEAK. WE SURE DID HAVE GOOD TIMES GOING TO AZ. TO VISIT. NOW NAN AND BABE CAN WATCH OVER YOU. AGAIN YOUR LOSS IS HEAVEN'S GAIN.
GOD BLESS
LOVE JANET & JOHN

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