Ben D. Ellis, 56, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Ben was born in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Eugene & Dorothy Ellis. He was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from S-WHS with the class of 1978.
He grew up working at the family shake mill with five of his siblings.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1979; proudly serving his country for 20 years as a maintenance mechanic on Humvees and tanks living in multiple counties around the world. In 1989 he was united in marriage to Amalia Lagat in Hawaii and after his discharge in 1999 they returned in Sedro-Woolley and Ben worked at a truck driver for Skagit Ready Mix delivering concrete.
He enjoyed working around his farm, watching the squirrels and deer, jet skiing on Lake Samish, giving the grandk
ids twig rides with his 4 wheeler and keeping them up on their academics.
Ben is survived by his wife, Amalia Ellis; sons, Jonny Saragena, Romel Saragena, and Matthew Ellis; grandchildren, Junior & Missy Saragena; his mother, Dorothy Ellis; brothers, Bill Ellis, Bob Ellis (Welene) and Charlie Ellis (Tracy); sisters Linda Hanger and Leona Ellis and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Eugene and his brother-in-law, Ralph Hanger. Memorials are suggested to any Veteran related organization.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 11:00AM at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery
Sorry to hear of your loss. Ben will be missed. He was probably one of the most honest people I ever knew.
Ben was one of those gentle giant kind of guys. It was a pleasure to have known him growing up. Another classmate gone far to soon. Prayers to all his family and friends.
I had the pleasure of working with Ben at Skagit Readymix, I appreciated Ben’s character and dedication to his teammates, but I will remember most his love of family.
sorry to here your lose. there was never a prouder grampa. thinking of all of you. the hamiltons
May god be with your family and may you rest in peace Ben.
For quite awhile, I didn’t like you much, Ben. But…as time went by, and I got to spend more time at your house, I developed a fondness for you and your ways. Never did get used to your loud bellows, though. Would always ‘jump’ when you’d holler about something. 😉 Still, there was a lot to like about you. When I saw how gentle you could be with our ‘mutual’ grand kids, I was touched. I didn’t know you were capable of that. My heart softened toward you that first time I witnessed that side of you.
Thank you for accepting me into your family. I will miss you more than I can say.
Love always,
Miss Connie
Now you have your wings Bennie go rest high on that mountain! Give my daddy a big hug from me he loved you like a son.
I’ll love you forever❤❤
Brenda
To the Family of Benjamin Dale Ellis,
So sorry to learn about the loss of your Dear Loved One, Benjamin. Please know that so many people share your grief with you to help you through this difficult time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences as we await the time when Christ Jesus will awaken all of those who have fallen asleep in death; including your Beloved, Benjamin. (John 11:41-44)
Great memories of school days gone by..you will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. He was a good hearted person with a great sense of humor. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends.
Ben, you will never be forgotten we had alot of memories and will always miss your funny sarcastic ways and you walking the driveway in that BIG robe of yours…thanks for all your help, advice, and laughs!
Hugs to all the Ellis family <3
Forever in our hearts!
Prayers to Bens family am sorry to hear he has passed
Amy, so sorry for your loss. Ben is in a better place now, pain free. Big hugs to you in this time of grief.