Dale Ellis

Dale H. Ellis

“Doc”

1922 ~ 2014

Dale Huband Ellis, well known Math Teacher in Weber County, wrote his last equation and passed into the next dimension on May 17, 2014. Dale was an extraordinary Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Friend and Neighbor.

He was born November 1, 1922 in North Ogden, Utah in his grandfather’s home to Claude Albert and Blanche Huband Ellis. He was raised with his three sisters, Beth, Margaret and Claudia.

Dale graduated from Weber High School and Weber College prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy, where he served in the South Pacific on a destroyer / mine sweeper during World War II. After the sinking of the USS Perry he was pulled from the water and reassigned to the USS Breton aircraft carrier. Information regarding his survival was not released until one month following this incident. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in February 1946.

Dale was introduced to Jean Stokes, by his sister Margaret, after his return from the Navy. He asked her to marry him on their second date and they were married 2 months later on April 24, 1946. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary shortly before Jean’s passing.

He played the saxophone and clarinet in a dance band for several years. He loved the big band music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. He played the oboe in the Weber College Orchestra.

Seven children were blessed to have them as parents, Bruce Ellis, Ann (Chuck) Norton, Marilyn (Layne) Thompson, Susan (Jody) Maw, Carol (John) Armstrong, Lana (Jed) Musgrave, Grant (Alicia) Ellis.

Dale and Jean resided in North Ogden their entire married life where they raised their family. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he willingly served in many callings. They also served in the Ogden LDS Temple for 5 years.

Dale diligently pursued his graduate degrees. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1950, his Master’s Degree in 1960 and his PhD in 1971.

Dale retired from Weber County School District after 34 years of teaching. He spent most of his career teaching at Weber High School where his students referred to him as “Doc Ellis”. He also taught night school for 30 years at Weber State College. During the summers he worked the family farm located where Weber High School now stands. He influenced thousands of students during his teaching career.

He loved family gatherings where he would sit and LISTEN with a smile on his face. His greatest joy was his family.

Dale is survived by his seven children, 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Claudia Nye and his brother in-law, Darwin Shupe.

We would like to thank the staff at Emeritus Estates, and Hospice for their kind and loving care of our sweet dad.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 at the North Ogden First Ward Chapel, 626 East 2600 North, with President Clark Skeen officiating.

Family and friends may call Thursday May 22, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd and Friday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the funeral.

Interment, Ben Lomond/North Ogden Cemetery.