Ellen Howard, 92, died in Colorado Springs on March 31, 2017 (formerly from Monte Vista.)

She loved being around her family and to sew. Many people have a doll or quilt sewn by her with loving care.

She is preceded in death by husband Hal Howard, parents and 8 siblings.

She is survived by children: Butch Trower, Thornton CO; John (Sue) Howard, Gillette WY; Hallie (Gordon) Schockey, La Junta CO; Cindy (Pat) Shane, Colorado Springs CO

Grandchildren: Bryan (Heidi) Schockey, Pueblo CO; Shawna (Steve) Frankmore, La Junta CO; Shelly Trower, Longmont CO; Paula (Moe) Armijo, Brighton CO; Kristen Howard, Aurora CO; Keith (Jessica) Howard, Gillette WY; Cameron Shane, US Navy;

Conner Shane, Colorado Springs CO; Lyndsie Shane, Ft Collins CO;

Great Grand Children: Dennis Schockey, La Junta CO; Christopher Schockey, Colorado Springs CO; Matthew Frankmore, Golden CO, Nathan Frankmore, La Junta CO,

Jazmin Armijo, Elijah Armijo, Brighton CO; Abbygale Howard, Alexzander, Howard, Gillette WY, Great Great Granddaughter Lilly Schockey, La Junta CO; a very special niece Mable Blea; very special friend Kathy Bernheim, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service pending Mountain View Mortuary, Colorado Springs, CO

In lieu of flowers memorials in Ellen’s name may be sent to: Vera Care Hospice 5525 Erindale Dr. Suite 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.