Patricia "Pat' Ellis

COOLIDGE — Patricia Ann "Pat" Ellis, 81, of Coolidge died on Feb. 3, 2013.
The celebration of life will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Coolidge-Florence Elks Lodge.
Mrs. Ellis was born on Oct. 2, 1931, in Tucson and was a daughter of Les Tripp and Martha Sweeper. She and her husband of 64 years, Stanley, owned and operated Blackwater Trading Post for 40 years before retiring two years ago. She enjoyed company, visiting and family gatherings. She also enjoyed cooking meals for her friends, family and whomever needed a meal. She had a great sense of humor and raised many children over the years.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Allen Ellis of Coolidge; a brother, Billy Kemper of Tucson; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patti Ellis, and a brother, Richard Tripp.
J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel is in charge of arrangements.