Violet Ellis
October 13, 1930 ~ March 21, 2011
Violet Ellis, 80, of Agar, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Onida with Pastor Peter Utecht officiating. Burial followed in the Onida Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Violet Irene (Sippert) Ellis was born October 13, 1930 in a sod house east of Eureka to Edward and Emma (Schaible) Sippert.
She is survived by her two children, John Wayne Ellis of Agar and Peggy Marie Ellis of Redfield; granddaughter: Ranette Violet (Chris) Fugman; great granddaughter Emma Rose Fugman; three sisters: Shirley Baer, Joyce Chesmore, Eileen Hoover and one brother Lyle Sippert.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Emma, her husband John, two brothers, Victor and Clarence and two sisters Gloria and Helen.
She was a loving mother, a hard worker; she worked at the Bunkhouse café for many years. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and the community.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Violet’s arrangements.
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Sincere condolences for Peggy,Wayne and family. I had heard the passing of your mom, she was quite an extraordinary woman and will be missed.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Vi. She was a hard worker and taught me a lot when we worked together at the Bunkhouse. She will be missed.
Your in our prayers.
You have my deepest sympathy. I will never forget my time working at the Bunkhouse with Vi, the most memorable was when she made me wash the ceiling and I loved her carmel rolls! May the love of your friends and family give you comfort. Vi is indeed a special angel. May her memory forever live in your hearts and give you strength
My sympathy to you, Wayne, Peggy and Renette in the death of your mother. May God give you peace of mind and heart in the days ahead. Pat Rausch
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. I remember the morning she called me to say the Bunkhouse had been broken into. There is Vi, me, Marti and a bat. Vi said there’s nobody in there and walked on in. Of course the purse she carried at the time would have killed someone if she hit them in the head with it!! She will be missed but leaves many memories with a lot of different people! God Bless
To Wayne, Peggy and family, so sorry to hear of Vi’s passing, I will never forget working with her and being a neighbor for many many years. She was a hard worker and an excellent cook! May God give you peace and comfort you during this time.
Wayne, Peggy and family:
Oh My, what a dear lady. Working with her many years at the Bunkhouse was always so much fun. She will always be remembered for cooking up her real mashed potatos, and no instant ones ever!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Wayne, Peggy,Ranette & family, We are so sorry to hear that Vi has passed away. She was always such a kind, loving person. She had a heart of gold and we have so many precious memories over the years. May God Bless all of you at this sad time
Hi Cousins,
I’m so surprised to hear about Aunt Vi, and I’m so sorry about the loss of your Mom. I’m sure it’s very difficult especially since you are very close to her and you are very dear to her.
It was so nice to see her when she had stopped by the estate sale in Mobridge for our Mother’s things. I home you find some comfort at this very sad time.
Take care.
Lori
Wayne & Peggy – I am so sorry to hear about Vi’s passing. I have many fond memories of her from the Bunkhouse. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Asmussen
sorry to hear about your mom. Frances
Wayne & Peggy, When I heard your mom passed away many memories of working with your mom at the Bunkhouse came to me like it was yesterday. But I have always remembered through the years her and all the wonderful food she prepared; the homemade roast beef dinners, the bread pudding with half & half poured over it, cinnamon rolls, cookies, all the great soups, macaroni salad which I’ve tried and tried to re-create and can’t get it like hers to save my soul, and the list goes on and on. To this day when I cut roast beef I can remember your mom telling me to be sure to cut it against the grain so it’s tender! Now, how’s that for influence! Your mom will be greatly missed and I hope you can find peace in all the wonderful memories people have of her! -Kaye (Logan) O’Neal