Richard Burman Ellis Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Burman Ellis of Lansing, New York, whose life came to an end on November 20, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Ellis and Florence Bower Ellis; the mother of his children Betty J. Ellis; his siblings, Robert Ellis, David Ellis and Ruby Newhart (Ray); and his siblings-in-law, John Pesu, Ed Parker and Laura Ellis.
He is survived by: his wife Jane Rollins Ellis of Lansing; his children, Doreen Turk (Jim) of Danby, NY, Denise DePaolo (Anthony) of Kernersville and Mike Ellis of Mecklenburg, NY; his stepchildren, Lynn Day (Deb) of Lansing, NY, Deb Shea of King Ferry and Gwen Pulkkinen (Paul) of Snook, TX; and his siblings, Charlie Ellis (Barbara) of Lansing, NY, Stanley Ellis of Ithaca, NY, Ronald Ellis of Freeville, NY, Florence Pesu of Elbridge, NY, Judy Parker of Groton, NY, Joyce Griep (Frank) of Groton, NY and Joan Tuttle (Alan) of Locke, NY. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lansing Fire Department, 80 Ridge Rd., Lansing, NY 14882 OR Hospicare and Palliative Care Services, 172 E. King Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850.
