1964
Randolph
2016
Randolph Douglas Ellis
April 27, 1964 — July 20, 2016
Randy Douglas Ellis, age 52, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on Wednesday July 20th 2016 at 9:00pm in the arms of his loving wife Ruth and daughter Angie with other family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer since June 2015.
He was born Randolph Douglas Ellis on April 27, 1964 to Robert Gordon Ellis and Judith Ann (Cunningham) Ellis. He attended Roscommon schools and later earned his GED in Hastings, MI.
He spent several years as a cook, working in many different restaurant's. He later gained a passion for carpentry. He was a self taught "Jack of MANY trades" including fixing cars, building, roofing and learning to read blue prints. Just about anything he touched he could fix. If he did not know how to fix it, he would figure it out. He was a hard worker and would work 7 days a week but Ruth said, "God rested one day and so can you."
After 27 years, with hearts filled with love, Randy and Ruth said their vows on July 18, 2016 by Reverend Elizabeth Code of Hospice of Kalamazoo, in the privacy of there home with family members looking on.
His many past times included Nascar, baseball, camping, fishing, golfing and family gatherings. His family and friends were his world and he loved just spending time with them.
People to meet Randy at those heavenly gates were his mother Judy, father Bob, and mother and father in law Gerald and Dixie.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ellis of Kalamazoo, daughter Angie (Del) of Woodland, son, Steve of Hastings. Grandchildren Shawn, Harlie and Steven, great granddaughter Emma. Also survived by his brothers Tom Ellis (Kelly and Hayden) of St. Helen, Mike Ellis (Donna) of Florida, Bob Ellis (Darcia) of Missouri and many other family members.
There will be a gathering in remembrance of Randy at 1711 N St. Helen Rd, St. Helen MI 48656 on August 6 at 2:00pm.
He was born Randolph Douglas Ellis on April 27, 1964 to Robert Gordon Ellis and Judith Ann (Cunningham) Ellis. He attended Roscommon schools and later earned his GED in Hastings, MI.
He spent several years as a cook, working in many different restaurant's. He later gained a passion for carpentry. He was a self taught "Jack of MANY trades" including fixing cars, building, roofing and learning to read blue prints. Just about anything he touched he could fix. If he did not know how to fix it, he would figure it out. He was a hard worker and would work 7 days a week but Ruth said, "God rested one day and so can you."
After 27 years, with hearts filled with love, Randy and Ruth said their vows on July 18, 2016 by Reverend Elizabeth Code of Hospice of Kalamazoo, in the privacy of there home with family members looking on.
His many past times included Nascar, baseball, camping, fishing, golfing and family gatherings. His family and friends were his world and he loved just spending time with them.
People to meet Randy at those heavenly gates were his mother Judy, father Bob, and mother and father in law Gerald and Dixie.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ellis of Kalamazoo, daughter Angie (Del) of Woodland, son, Steve of Hastings. Grandchildren Shawn, Harlie and Steven, great granddaughter Emma. Also survived by his brothers Tom Ellis (Kelly and Hayden) of St. Helen, Mike Ellis (Donna) of Florida, Bob Ellis (Darcia) of Missouri and many other family members.
There will be a gathering in remembrance of Randy at 1711 N St. Helen Rd, St. Helen MI 48656 on August 6 at 2:00pm.
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