Alice Agnes Ellquist Obituary (2023)

Alice A. Ellquist passed peacefully on August 18, 2023. She was born October 7, 1935, in Strasburg, ND, to Frank and Helen Jahner. She was the last to be born at home out of 10 children. The family moved to Yakima in 1942. Alice married Stan Ellquist in 1955. Alice and Stan lived a full life together. They camped with their sons and friends. She liked to fish and usually caught the most fish. They traveled across the country in their motor home with friends. Alice was strong in her faith and was very involved in her church, including the Resurrection group, RCIA, YLI, and was a Eucharistic minister. She is survived by her husband Stan, her son Dale (Glenda), her sister Teresa (Brent) Tamblyn, and many nieces and nephews, three grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son Denis, her parents, and nine of her siblings, and her great grandchild, Neal. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11:00am at St. Paul Cathedral with a luncheon to follow in the parish hall. SERVICES Memorial Mass Saturday, September 30, 2023 11:00 AM St. Paul Cathedral 15 South 12th Ave Yakima, WA 98902