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Bernard Wayne “Bernie” Ellison

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Birth	:	1 Jun 1922 Missouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Oct 2003 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7466316, -95.7143936
Plot	:	Addition 4; Block 1; Row 4; Space 38.1
Description	:	--- Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal St Woodbine, IA 51579 Bernard "Bernie" Wayne Ellison was born June 1, 1922, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Floyd and Louise (Peterson) Ellison. He graduated from the Woodbine High School in 1942. During high school Bernie was a lifeguard at the sandpit. After high school he joined the United States Navy. He was discharged in March of 1943, and then he worked for the railroad. He started working for Harrison County REC in the summer of 1949. He worked his way up as a ground lineman of the line crew, an apprentice... Read More	--- Fouts Funeral Home 501 Normal St Woodbine, IA 51579 Bernard "Bernie" Wayne Ellison was born June 1, 1922, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Floyd and Louise (Peterson) Ellison. He graduated from the Woodbine High School in 1942. During high school Bernie was a lifeguard at the sandpit. After high school he joined the United States Navy. He was discharged in March of 1943, and then he worked for the railroad. He started working for Harrison County REC in the summer of 1949. He worked his way up as a ground lineman of the line crew, an apprentice lineman, and then a lineman. He worked for the REC for 43 years. On September 9, 1950, Bernie married Kathleen Bamford at the Christian Church parsonage in Logan, Iowa. Bernie loved roller skating, dancing, fishing, collecting rocks and hunting. He continued to hunt with a bow and arrow until this last year. He also enjoyed traveling to Minnesota for many years. In 1973 they purchased a cabin at Lakeview and he enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with his children and grandchildren. Bernie died October 4, 2003, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 81 years, four months, and three days. Bernie is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Melvin who was killed in WWII, Harley, and Floyd Jr.; infant sister Pauline; and infant daughter Cindy. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Kathleen; three children Wayne Ellison and his wife Patty of McClelland, Iowa, Penny and her husband Roger Peterson of Woodbine, Iowa, Ben Ellison and his wife Brenda of Topeka, Kansas; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Helen Dixon of Dallas, Texas and many other relatives and friends. ---

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Bernard Wayne “Bernie” Ellison's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.
When did Bernard Wayne “Bernie” Ellison death?
Bernard Wayne “Bernie” Ellison death on 4 Oct 2003 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.7466316
Longitude: -95.7143936

Family Members:

Parent

Floyd H. Ellison

(1897 - 1966)

Louise Agnes Peterson Ellison

(1901 - 1960)

Spouse

Kathleen Fay Bamford Ellison

(1928 - 2014)

Siblings

Melvin Issaac Ellison

(1919 - 1944)

Floyd Christian Ellison

(1925 - 1971)

Children

Benny Ray Ellison

(1960 - 2018)

Cindy Sue Ellison

(1961 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodbine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

2. Biglers Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7327995, -95.7786026

3. Benjamin Purcell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7694328, -95.7794523

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Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

5. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

6. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

7. Silver Hill Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

8. Jesse Purcell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7431000, -95.8232000

9. Logan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

10. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

11. Hawkins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

12. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

13. Henderson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8446999, -95.5939026

15. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8647003, -95.6252975

16. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

17. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

18. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

19. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

20. Harris Grove Cemetery
Beebeetown, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

21. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020