John Leverne ELLINGBOE, Jr

1929 - 2022  (93 years)

• Name	John Leverne ELLINGBOE
  Suffix	Jr
  Birth	3 Nov 1929	Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
  Gender	Male
  Minnesota Birth Certificate	1929-39515
  Occupation	Chemist
  Death	31 Dec 2022	Sea Ranch, California
  Notes	In the 1952 Ames, Iowa, city directory, he was a student at ISC. He and Sonya lived at 565 Pammel Court. In the 1956 Ames, Iowa, city directory, he and Sonya are still at 565 Pammel Court. He was a graduate assistant at ISC. In the September, 1956, St. Olaf Alumni magazine: “John L. Ellingboe received his Ph. D. degree from Iowa State College, Ames, in June 1956. His major is in analytical chemistry. He is living in Littleton, Colorado, where he is associated with the Denver Research Center of the Ohio Oil Company.” He flew his balloon, called the Strawberry Shake or the Strawberry Float, at various balloon race events. By 1990, he and Priscilla live at 36810 Mariners Drive at The Sea Ranch, a development in Mendocino County, just south of the unincorporated Gualala. He is a docent at the lighthouse near Gualala. John “Jack” Ellingboe, 93, passed December 31, 2022, in Sea Ranch, California. He loved being a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all he met. He was a natural leader, yet a quiet man, with enormous gifts that will leave an imprint on this world, and many hearts, for years to come. He was an intellect, receiving a B.S. in Chemistry and Physics from St. Olaf College in Northfield (1947), Minnesota, earning a PhD in Chemistry from Iowa State University (1956), and then earned the position of Associate Research Director of Refining and Marketing at the Marathon Oil research lab (1956-1986). Daily, he enjoyed beating the clock while solving daily newspaper puzzles, sudoku, and crosswords until his final days. He was a community steward, serving the Littleton, Colorado, community for over 20 years on various boards as council member and mayor pro tempore, being the Colorado president of the American Chemical Society, an serving on the Arapahoe Community College board. He was an organizer, setting up score keeping for his daughter’s synchronized swim meets, partnered with Priss to sell yarn (1986-2006), sorting clothing for a charity boutique, and instructing those who wanted to learn bridge. He was an adventurer, whether rafting down a river, soaring high over the landscape in a hot-air balloon (1982-1992), crossing America as part of the Columbus Discovering America event (1992), or walk the redwood trails of California, he loved life. When young, he adored the game of football and later rooting-on his favorite teams. After moving to California, he learned to ride bicycles and often joined Priss on her daily trips to the swimming pool. He was a creative, designing gardens, making jewelry, or doodling on any available notepad. Mostly, he was an everyday hero, offering a smile and wave to anyone who walked by, supporter of small business, and gracious giver of his time. In the last years, Jack endured many health issues but was an eternal optimist always looking to make the “big comeback.” Despite his challenges, music continued to be a lifelong comfort and enjoyed tapping his fingers along to any snappy jazz tune. His body may have given out but his spirit remained stubbornly strong and, as in life, he died his way. Jack is survived by his wife, Priss, of 39 years, his children John, Kirsten, Karen, Bruce, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and Priss’s daughter Ann. In lieu of a traditional memorial service, Jack has requested a small donation gift sent to a local charity.
  Person ID	I2363	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	16 Mar 2023

  
  

  Father	John Leverne ELLINGBOE, Sr,   b. 12 Jul 1905, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota d. 10 Feb 1998, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (Age 92 years)
  Mother	Margaret BYE,   b. 7 Nov 1908, Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota d. 25 Jan 2004, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (Age 95 years)
  Marriage	21 Nov 1927	Rice County, Minnesota
  Family ID	F1684	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	S.J. WATSON
  Family ID	F1683	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	16 May 2019

  
  

  Family 2	P.E. ROESCHLAUB
  Family ID	F10978	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart