Obituary of Paul Ellis

Paul Augustus Ellis, 78 of Hugo, Colorado passed away on July 15, 2015 at the Lincoln Community Care Center. Paul was born January 15, 1937 in Everett, Pennsylvania to Minister Parkerson I. and Frances Ellis. He grew up in and graduated from Everett High School in 1935. Paul went on to college majoring in finance. Paul married Sylvia Joan Triska and to this union three children were born, MaryJane, Cheryl and Michael. The family lived in Aurora, Colorado and after 48 years in the city they moved to Hugo, Colorado where Paul resided until his death. He loved the simple, quiet life enjoying going to the mountains for vacations, fishing, camping and having his family with him. Paul was a very smart business man being in finance all his life and would tell his children to never go into debt, this was just one piece of advice he shared with them. He also loved to play practical jokes on his family and friends. Paul truly did enjoy life to the fullest. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife; Joan, daughter; MaryJane Ellis-Gibson and one grandson, Ryan Michael Ellis. He is survived by his children; daughter Cheryl and her husband Steve Lopez of Aurora, Colorado and son Michael Ellis of Aurora, Colorado. Paul is also survived by his granddaughters; Jordan L. Ellis, Rylie A. Ellis, great grandchildren; Paisley R. Ellis and Rowen M. Graham. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and neighbors.