Dennis Machiel Ellis Tribute

Another year has past since you left, and so much has happened in the time that you have been gone. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of, and missed. Something good will happen and I just want to pick up the phone to call you to tell you. Sometimes Jody will be doing something, and be a little unsure of himselt, and he will say, "I sure wish I could call Dad and ask him about this". Your grandson's are turning out to be fine young men. You would be so proud of them and Jody too, Tyler and Luke miss you. Jody misses you. I miss you. We all miss you so much Papaw D. I think what I loved, and now miss most about you was your love for others. I have never met another Dad, Grandpa, or Father-in-law with as much love in his heart as you. Jody reminds me of you so much. The way he talks and his actions. I am sure you would be happy to know that he is carrying on that Ellis tradition of love for others. And sometimes he even pulls those Ellis pranks too. I know you must be up there playing pranks on the Angels, and making everyone smile. We are so blessed to have had the honor of calling you Dad, and Grandpa. We love you and we miss you Papaw D, but we find comfort in knowing that we will see you again someday.
Love,
Jody, Steph, and the boys

My best memory of being with my Papaw was when we went flying airplanes in Huntsville. He had all these remote control airplanes and everybody was flying them. I started trying to shoot them out of the sky. Papaw was laughing and laughing cuz I was shooting at Brother's airplane. I miss him alot. He made me smile. I love my Papaw D.