Ellen Argyle

Ellen Williams Argyle
February 21, 1924 ~ May 5, 2017

OGDEN–Ellen was born in Lynndyl, Utah to Mark Alma Williams and Vyrtle Leah Hill.  Ellen’s school years were spent in Caliente, Nevada.  At the age of 18, Ellen struck out on her own and moved to Ogden, Utah.  There she met and married William Myrl Argyle in 1942.  Myrl was soon inducted into the Army and posted in Tampa, Florida.  Their first two children, Sharon Dianne and Connie Ellen were born there.  After the war, the family returned to Ogden, Utah and their third child, Robert William was born in 1948.

Ellen worked for the Navy Base and Hill Air Force Base for 26 years.  She advanced to a level GS13, before she retired in 1975.  Ellen and Myrl were divorced in 1968, but always remained close friends.

Ellen and Sharon lived together for a number of years and they traveled the world together.  They explored and visited many beautiful cities and countries.

Ellen eventually left Ogden and found her new home in El Cajon, California.  She made many new friends, several coming from the LDS Church where she renewed her faith and membership.

Ellen was fiercely devoted to her family and friends.  She was kind, generous, fun-loving, and the best mother ever.

Ellen was preceded in death by her loving parents, Mark and Leah Williams; her beloved sister, Thelma Gentry; her sweet cousin, Clara Hill; and her dear friend and ex-husband, William Argyle.  She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Sharon and Michael Smith, Connie and Richard Howie, and Robert and Charlotte Argyle.  She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Dallas Argyle, Dacquiri Argyle, and Talia Argyle (James) Butler and their two children, Peyton and Elsa Butler.

Ellen loved animals, especially little white fluffy dogs, and was a rescue mother to many.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ellen's name to Salt Lake County Animal Services (511 West 3900 South, SLC, UT 84123  Phone: 385-468-7387 ) to continue sharing her love.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.  Friends may visit with family on Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary.  Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.