William L ELLINGBOE

1943 - 2024  (81 years)

• Name	William L ELLINGBOE
  Birth	20 Apr 1943	Crystal Falls, Iron County, Michigan
  Gender	Male
  Death	28 Apr 2024	Michigan
  Notes	16127 Harbor View Drive, Spring Lake, MI 49456-1417. William “Bill” Ellingboe, age 81, of Spring Lake, passed away peacefully Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born April 20, 1943, in Crystal Falls to Lloyd and Lucille (Doucette) Ellingboe. On September 19, 1970, he married Marie Nash, and after 54 years of devotion to each other, she passed away April 28, 2024. William was a member of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church and former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He served on multiple civic boards, and was a member of the Grand Haven Eagles and American Legion. He served his country as a Captain in the US Army during the 1960s, and retired as the Director of Social Services for Montmorency and Oscoda counties. As a youth, Bill was a talented tennis and football player. He graduated from Michigan State University, and remained an ardent fan throughout his life. As a husband, father, and grandfather, he enjoyed cooking family recipes and his own tasteful concoctions. He coached youth sports teams for both of his sons, and passed along this timeless advice: “Before every pitch, know what you’re going to do if the ball is hit to you.” In retirement, Bill and Marie loved traveling to Europe, as well as supporting the varied interests of their grandchildren. He was kind, generous, and always willing to play host to family celebrations and spirited cocktail hours. He leaves a lasting memory of dedication to his church, wife and family. He is survived by two sons: Tom (Christine) Ellingboe, and Bill Ellingboe; stepdaughter, Lisa (Jon) Brown; two grandchildren, Drew and Jordanne Ellingboe; five step-grandchildren, Blair, Kellyn and McKenna Horgan, J.T. (Emily) and Josh (Erica) Brown; two great step-grandchildren, Luna and Lilly Brown; in-laws Char Nash, Dean Nash, and Casey (Mary) Nash; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric, wife, Marie, and brother, Thomas (Mary) Ellingboe. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment will take place in Lake Forest Cemetery.
  Person ID	I12327	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	22 Oct 2024

  
  

  Father	Lloyd Wilhelm ELLINGBOE,   b. 21 Jul 1908, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota d. 20 Nov 1988, Crystal Falls, Iron County, Michigan (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Lucille Agnes DOUCETTE,   b. 10 Mar 1908, Michigan d. 4 Nov 1993, Atlanta, Montmorency County, Michigan (Age 85 years)
  Marriage	6 Aug 1936	Crystal Falls, Iron County, Michigan
  Family ID	F9248	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Marie Carol NASH,   b. 27 May 1945, Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan d. 28 Apr 2024, Michigan (Age 78 years)
  Marriage	19 Sep 1970	Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan
  Children	1. Eric ELLINGBOE,   b. 20 Feb 1976   d. 23 Feb 1976, Grayling, Crawford County, Michigan (Age 0 years)
  Family ID	F9249	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 May 2024