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Eleanor M. Simpson

Female 1935 - 2012  (76 years)


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  • Name Eleanor M. Simpson 
    Nickname Ellie 
    Born 14 Jul 1935  Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 2 May 2012  Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I22981  Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Apr 2017 

    Father Myron H. Simpson,   b. 5 Dec 1909, Hickory Corners, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Dec 1982, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Edna M. Wooden,   b. 25 Nov 1913, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Aug 1996, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 15 Sep 1934  Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorced 22 Nov 1952  Barry County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F11368  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Duane P. Gillespie,   b. 22 Jun 1932, Galesburg, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Dec 2016, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 10 Jul 1954  Hickory Corners, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Edward Gillespie
    Last Modified 2 Apr 2017 
    Family ID F11369  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Jul 1935 - Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 10 Jul 1954 - Hickory Corners, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 May 2012 - Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Census At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.

  • Notes 
    • Eleanor M. "Ellie" Gillespie, 76, of Battle Creek died peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, May 2, 2012 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born in Battle Creek on July 14, 1935 the daughter of Edna M. and Myron H. (Wooden) Simpson and graduated from the W.K. Kellogg Consolidated High School with the Class of 1953. Ellie retired from the Kellogg Company in 1989 after more than 20 years of faithful service. Ellie married Duane P. Gillespie at the First United Methodist Church of Hickory Corners on July 10, 1954. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 57 years, Duane; her son, Ed (Teresa) Gillespie of Battle Creek; 2 grandsons, Bill Gillespie of Battle Creek, Nik Gillespie of Tennessee; and her 2 brothers, Bob (Debbie) Simpson and Bill (Diane) Simpson. Ellie faithfully attended the Hickory Corners Bible Church. She enjoyed wintering in Florida, trips to Las Vegas, boating, fishing, baking, crafts and sewing. Ellie loved her family and truly enjoyed spending time with her family, but most especially her grandsons, Bill and Nik. The family would like to say a special "Thank You" to Pat Smith and to all the staff and volunteers at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence for their extraordinary compassion and loving care. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel 9170 East D. Ave. (M-89), Richland. Funeral services to celebrate Ellie's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the funeral home with Rev. Jeffrey Worden of the Hickory Corners Bible Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Hickory Corners Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Hickory Corners Bible Church.