Tommy Ellis

Tommy Floyd Ellis,
Died Friday November 20 2009 after a long illness. He was born May 25 1941 in Upton, Wyoming to Floyd and Hazel Ellis. Tommy married the love of his life, Karen Joy Ness, December 27, 1961 in Rapid City SO. They moved to Upton Wyoming in June 1962, and then to Casper in 1965. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Casper for 37 years, until his 'illness forced his retirement.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and dear friend.

His passion in life was travel, especially motor home travel with his
family and various travel clubs. He made time as often as possible for
boating with his family and friends. He loved attending his grandchildren's events and being their first call for taxi service. He was an extremely kind, considerate and caring man, and we will always remember him. Tommy w~1I be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen, daughter Bonita (husband,
Kevin McPherren) and sons Tommy (wife, Kelly Ellis) and Jeffrey Ellis.

He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Andrew Whitney,
Stephanie (husband, Michael Todaro), Nickolas Ellis, and Samantha Ellis.
Tommy has two sisters, Betty Jean (husband, Dave Reynolds), Kitty (husband, Bob Willis), and one brother, Fred Ellis. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Jerry, and sisters Argelene Amiss and Pauline La Motte.
Memorials may be made to Casper Humane Society or place of your choice. Memorial service will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, Wednesday Nov 25, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. A reception will immediately follow the service.