Obit Ellsworth Ethan

Ethan Ellsworth Ethan E. Ellsworth, 53, of Show Low passed away Oct. 23, 2021, after a brief illness. A visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, in the Show Low Downtown Chapel, located at 300 N. 11th St. in Show Low, with a viewing from 8 – 9:30 a.m., followed by funeral services beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. Ethan was a life-long resident of Show Low and loved hunting, ranching and everything outdoors. He was known for his generosity and service — he served many roles in the community and volunteered his time with a number of organizations, including the Farm Bureau and the Cattleman’s Association. Ethan was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served many roles in the church. At the time of his passing, he was bishop of the Show Low Creek Ward. Ethan is survived by Tami, his wife of 30 years; five children, Emery (Trenda) Ellsworth, Alyssa (Parker) Reidhead, Ely Ellsworth, Eastyn Ellsworth and Ashtyn Ellsworth; one grandson, Emmett Ellsworth; seven sisters, Dicie Anne (Shawn) Palmer, Delline (Kenny) Angle, Temberly Ellsworth, Velmarie (Allen) Foster, Dawniel (Jon) Flake, Alene Kovac; and a brother, Jonathan (Kim) Ellsworth, as well as many, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwin Elrowe and Betty Anne Ellsworth; and an infant sister Elizabeth. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements.