, and enjoyed traveling to Norway with two of her sisters to meet relatives in their parents' homeland. Living in the Scandinavian-rich Bergen area also brought ample opportunity for Ellen to contribute her rosemaling talents, or lend cooking skills to the numerous lutefisk and lefse dinners held annually. Many hours were spent, as well, on various committees of the First Presbyterian Church in Windom, and as a member of their Dorcas Circle. Ellen would overcome obstacles in her health throughout her lifetime, the most dramatic of which was suffering rheumatic fever as a child, and the setback of a stroke in her mid-70's that rendered her homebound for the last few years. A very private, strong-willed person, Ellen retained her independent living by way of the pure grace and determination of her trusted caregivers, Dianne Witt and staff, along with the loving support of her home health aide, Jody Horkey. Ellen would peacefully leave this world on May 27, 2011; because of the faith that she carried within her, we are confident that Ellen has rejoined her husband, Richard, her beloved sister, Jeanette, and her brother, Jacob, and she will grieve for them no more. In her passing, Ellen leaves her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, oldest sister, Gladys Meyers, youngest sister, Norma Trump, and her Godson, Bradley Bennett, to celebrate her life. "...I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting." Memorials preferred to the American Diabetes Association.