It is an honor the family of Ernest “Neil” Ellis invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his funeral and military honors.
Neil, a member of the “greatest generation”, was raised in Mesa, AZ. and was a star athlete in high school. Neil sensed his call to duty and joined the Navy in 1942 and served aboard the destroyer, USS Anderson as a Gunner's Mate. Neil was honorably discharged in 1945, at the rank of Seaman 1st Class.
While in the Navy, Neil married his first wife, Elizabeth. Neil and Elizabeth returned to Arizona and in 1949 welcome their son, Dennis into the world. The family moved to California in 1950 where Neil completed his education in Mathematics and Engineering. After his first marriage ended, Neil married the love of his life, Nadine in 1954 and became the stepfather to Michael. In 1957 they had another son, Larry. Tragically, they lost Michael in Vietnam in 1967.
Neil went on to have a great career with Rockwell International and retired in 1985. Neil enjoyed playing golf and was an accomplished artist, painting real life nature scenes and animals.
Neil was preceded in death by his stepson, Michael Randall (KIA Vietnam) and is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Nadine; sons, Dennis Randall and Larry Ellis; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested all are welcome.
Time line for Wednesday, 17 JUL 19:1130 hrs - Stage at Forest Lawn, 4471 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
https://goo.gl/maps/Eny2yPEiSwcdE1y281145 hrs - Mission briefing
1200 hrs - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach and move to graveside
1215 hrs - Flag Line and Military Honors
R/C Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainDowney, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
"Blessed are the Peacemakers"You do not have to be a Veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in their car. If this is your first mission, please go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain (R/C). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission. Please ride/drive safely.
