Ernest Ellsworth

Ernest Wayne Ellsworth 78 of Payson, Utah passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2014. He was born February 15, 1935 in Payson, Utah to Fayette Ephraim Ellsworth and Ruby Thelma Smith. He married Norma Louisa Davis on July 29, 1955. They made their home in Payson. They were married for 57 years. Together they raised 7 of their own children, and 1 grandson.



He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. He has worked as sanitation worker, and also for the railroad, but most notably he worked at Geneva Steel for 32 years. After which he retired and enjoyed spending his time fishing, hunting, traveling with his family, and raising a garden.



He was survived by his children Edward Ellsworth of Payson, Nancy Ellsworth of Payson, Norma (Danny) West of Payson, Ronald Ellsworth of Payson, Randy (Danielle) Ellsworth of Pleasant Grove, and Ross (Tina) Ellsworth of Santaquin. He has 17 grandchildren and 18 great children. His brother Kenneth (Elaine) Ellsworth of Payson, and his sister Lark Ellsworth Heck of Payson. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Norma Ellsworth, both parents, a daughter Cindy Davis, Three brothers and two sisters.



As family we would like to thank all the nurses and aides that cared for him in his final days.



Funeral services will be held on February 7th at 11:00a.m. In the LDS Ward Building, 789 Arrowhead Trail Rd, Payson. A viewing will be held prior to services from 10:00-10:45a.m.