Stephen James Ellis
Services for Stephen James Ellis
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November 28, 2016
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Funeral
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1:30 p.m.
A Committal Service with Military Honors will be held Monday, November 28, 2016, at 1:30PM at Miramar National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider becoming an organ and tissue donor at: https://register.donatelifecalifornia.org/register/organdonor.gov; or make a donation to the American Liver Foundation at: http://www.liverfoundation.org.
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Funeral
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1:30 p.m.
December 15, 1947 - November 3, 2016
Stephen James Steve' Ellis Poway Stephen James "Steve" Ellis, 68, passed away in La Jolla, California, on November 3, 2016. Steve was born in San Mateo, California, on December 15, 1947, and moved to Poway, California, in 1980. In 1968 Steve joined the United States Navy and faithfully served for 35 years during which he saw combat in Vietnam, held multiple Commanding Officer and Officer in Charge roles, and retiring as a Commander. Steve's proudest professional accomplishment is being awarded the Legion of Merit, a medal given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Evelyn Ellis; his four children, Shawn, Scott, Brian and Tracey; and his three grandchildren, Raelyn, Olivia and Kylie.