Reuben Ellwood

A Celebration of Life Reuben Thomas Ellwood was born October 3, 1917, on a farm near Radcliffe, IA to Gustav & Torina (Olson) Eltervaag, He died May 9, 2010, in Woodside Village, Grand Forks, ND. His funeral will be in Ellsworth, IA, May 15, 2010, 11 AM. Reuben graduated in 1936 from Ellsworth High School. Then Reuben met, Ruth Eloise McCollom. They were married in Nevada, IA, on August 16, 1942. The newlyweds settled on a farm just south of Radcliffe to start their married life together. Then they moved to Colo, IA. In 1950 they bought a farm near Ellsworth, IA, where they spent the rest of their married lives. In addition to farming, Reuben sold feed for Walnut Grove and farm seeds for Dekalb for 35 years. In the 1990's, Reuben and Ruth bought a trailer home in Alamo, TX, where they spent many winters and Reuben loved singing with a men's group. In 2002, his beloved wife Ruth died. In January, 2007, Reuben moved to Grand Forks, ND, where he lived at Tufte Manor and Woodside Village. Reuben was baptized in Salem Lutheran Church near Radcliffe, IA, and was confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Radcliffe. Reuben has belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth for nearly 60 years. Those he has left to treasure his memory are ? four children: Carol (Doug) Fosse of Grand Forks, ND, Tom (Helen) of Ellsworth, IA, Ginny (Jim) Bollman of Grand Forks, ND, and Archie (Sharon) of Riverview, FL ? nine grandchildren: Chris (Alana) Fosse, Kara Fosse Lian, Alisha Ellwood, Shana Ellwood (Andy) Tischaefer, Hilary Ellwood, Lana Bollman McArthur, Mitch Bollman, Archie "Ole" (April) Ellwood and Bart Ellwood ? eight great-grandchildren: Henry Ellwood Fosse, Ella Dawn Fosse, Gracie Ruth Lian, Jaxon Palmer Lian, Samuel Thomas Tischaefer, Coraline Faye Tischaefer, Alexander Lynn McArthur and James Reuben McArthur ? other survivors: his sister Gertrude O'Dell of Yucaipa, CA, brother Richard (Doris) Ellwood of Radcliffe, IA, sisters-in-law Ardis Ellwood of Forest City, IA, Grace Miller of Las Vegas, NV, and Peg McCollom of Colo, IA. Reuben was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Stanley and sisters Mildred Angello and Hazel Hahner. Reuben was a joy and gift to his family. For his quick wit, razor-sharp mind, and moving poetry to his generosity and loving spirit, he will be remembered. For additional information visit http://www.boekefuneralhomes.com/