Elmer Roy Ellingson

Elmer Roy Ellingson, 89, of Kalispell died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2011 at his residence. Elmer was born Feb. 1, 1921 to Edwin and Mabel (Johnson) Ellingson.

Elmer married Leva Thompson on Nov. 6, 1941.Together they had two children Duane and Wanda (Babe). In his younger years Elmer worked in the 3C’s Camps in North Dakota. He rode horses for neighbors for a few dollars per horse; he also worked with Ben Johnston on his ranch. He spent time building dams with heavy equipment in North Dakota. Later he worked for Will Warner as a heel boom operator for many years in the woods near Columbia Falls. He also went to Sitka, Alaska to work as a perfectist welder.

Elmer enjoyed playing his guitar, fishing, hunting, and listening to good old country music.

Elmer is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Leva Ellingson.

He is survived by his children Duane Ellingson and wife Phyllis of Two Rivers, Alaska; Wanda Olson and husband Rob of Williston, N.D.; Carroll Johnston and wife Loretta of Watford City, N.D., James Johnston and wife Elva Lou of Grassy Butte, N.D.; Betty Zingleman of Watford City, N.D. and Ted Johnston and wife Janice of Trenton, N.D.; 23 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Elmer were held on Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Columbia Falls.

Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Elmer’s family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Elmer’s guest book, offer condolences and share memories.