James Everette Ellis

James Everette Ellis, 63, passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 26th, 2016 in Kirkland, Washington after a year long battle with cancer. A long time resident of Naples, Idaho, James recently moved to the Seattle area to live with his daughter and her family for further medical treatments in October 2015.  James was born July 12th, 1952 in Sacramento, California. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ellis and is survived by his 2 daughters: Samantha and James Witt, Brier, WA; Kiera Ellis and Michael Curley, Issaquah, WA; grandchildren: Naomi (8) and Mason (4) Witt; His Mother: Maxine Ellis, Denver, CO and his seven brothers and sisters and their families, most of whom reside in Denver, CO as well. James was the kind of man that was always willing to lend a helping hand and do what he could for others. He loved his family especially his 2 grandkids and cared deeply for his 2 daughters. 

He was a believer in Christ, loved the church and was an active member of the Bible Believers Baptist Church in his hometown of Naples, Idaho. 

He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.