ELLIS, IVA LUCY
(nee Spratt)
was born March 29, 1921 near Davidson, Saskatchewan; passed away June 28, 2010. One of eight children born to the late Harry and Janet Spratt, Iva married Harvey Ellis in Regina in 1942 and 1955 the family moved to Vancouver Island. She was predeceased by Harvey and their youngest son Gordon in 2009. Iva is survived by one sister, Jean McIvor of Davidson, daughters Patricia (Wilf) Hatch, Mary Lou (Ray) Reynolds, and Donna (Scott) Rawsthorne, daughter in-law Joanne Ellis; sons Douglas (Elizabeth) and John (Hazel) 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Iva passed away peacefully at New Horizons Community Care in Campbell River, BC. The family thanks all the caregivers at New Horizons for their loving attention to Mom (the chocolate lady) during her stay.
No service by request. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so, please make a donation to Canadian Cancer Society.
The depth of sorrow we cannot tell
Of the loss of one we loved so well.
And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep
Her memory we shall always keep.