BOMBER MEMORIAL

ELLEN LEONA McDONALD STRODE ~ Class of 1962
May 30, 1943 - July 01, 2001



Ellen Sis Strode, 58, passed away July 1, 2001, at her home in Richland after a long battle with cancer. During this time she kept her wit and humor.

She was born on May 30, 1943, in Hutchinson, KS to Ellen Louise McDonald Parmer and John Browning McDonald.

Ellen spent her childhood in Albuquerque, NM and Denver, CO. She came to Richland in 1959 and graduated from Richland's Columbia High School in 1962. It was here where she met her longtime friends: Barronelle, Paula and Judy.

In 1963 she attended C.B.C. and obtained her L.P.N. Soon after she was employed with Kadlec Hospital. During her eighteen years with Kadlec, Ellen made numerous friendships, which continued through the years.

She married Jack Strode on July 3, 1964, and they spent their twenty-six years together living in West Richland.

Ellen enjoyed traveling in her truck and fifth wheel, playing darts at the Towne Crier and spending time with her family and friends.

She was a member of Christ the King Church and a Eucharistic Minister. As a Eucharistic Minister with her friend, Laverna, she found gratification in visiting and giving "Holy Communion" to those in the hospital and assisted living homes.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack on July 22, 1990; her parents, Louise and John; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Strode; and nephew, Lewie Haymond.

Ellen is survived by four brothers and their families: John McDonald, his wife, Betty, and nieces, Laurel and Lisa of Littleton, CO; Doug McDonald, and his wife, Kathy, of Thornton, CO; Patrick McDonald and his wife, Mary Frances, of Tacoma; Bill McDonald and nephew, Tanner, of Finley;, one sister: Jeanne, her husband, Ted, and nieces, Carrie Ellen and Ashley of Richland; brother-in-law, Jim, and niece, Becky, of West Richland.

A Vigil service was held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Einan's Funeral Home.

The Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment followed in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church; 1126 Long Avenue; Richland, WA 99352.

"To My Sister: You touched us all. You loved us all. Forever giving. Forever caring. Forever forgiving. Never wanting in return. Blessed are those who shared your life. Rich are those who carry your memories. Please rest now. Your chores we will finish. Til we meet again".

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Published in the Tri-City Herald on July 3, 2001.



Bomber Memorial put together by Maren SMYTH ('63 & '64) and edited by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).