Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Trooper Eric Ellsworth



Eric Dale Ellsworth
January 1, 1985 ~ November 22, 2016
Eric Dale Ellsworth, 31, returned home to his Heavenly Father on November 22, 2016. He was serving the citizens of the State of Utah as a State Trooper when he was struck by a car and sustained injuries that eventually took his life. He was born on January 1, 1985 to Ronald Dale and Marjorie Call Ellsworth in Ogden, Utah. He attended Clearfield High School. After serving a mission to the Canada Winnipeg Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he married his high school sweetheart, Janica Roane on August 16, 2006 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was an active member of the church and served in several callings. He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and a tremendous desire to be the kind of father and husband that his Heavenly Father would want him to be. His wife and three boys were the joy of his life and his deepest desire was to make sure they were together eternally.
Eric was a Highway Patrol Trooper and had served faithfully for seven years, fulfilling and often exceeding his obligations and responsibilities. He loved his work and the men and women he worked with. He loved serving and helping those he came into contact with while patrolling the highways of this great state.
Eric was the seventh of nine children, was an Eagle Scout, and was passionate about weight lifting and staying fit, and fit he was. He was a Hero to his nieces and nephews and to many others as well. He was a gentle giant; full of compassion, patience, and the pure love of Christ. He would do anything for anyone, especially his family. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will remain with us forever.
He enjoyed camping with his wife, boys, and family. He was also a jokester and was always finding a way to lighten the mood and bring a smile to those around him.
Eric is survived by his sweet wife, Janica; three sons, Bennett, Ian, and Oliver; parents, Ronald and Marjorie Call Ellsworth; seven sisters, Esther (Grady) Peters, Jerome, ID; Rachel (Jason) Moyes, Roy; Lori (Justin) Frost, West Point; Amber (Steven) Martini, West Weber; Lisha (Jacob) Folsom, West Bountiful; Amy (Mark) Davis, Beaver Dam; and Michelle (Brian) Heslop, Roosevelt; and one brother, Michael Ellsworth, West Point. Also survived by Janica’s parents, Duke and Jan Roane and siblings, Tony (Jenny) Roane, Herndon, VA; Andrew (Kari) Roane, Layton; and Tiffany (Matt) Rawson, Bountiful.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dale (Audrey) Ellsworth and Van (Geraldine) Call and niece, Kelli Marie Peters.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Dee Events Center, 4450 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. Friends may visit with family on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Willard Stake Center, 8230 South Hwy 89. Interment, Brigham City Cemetery.
The family wishes to express appreciation to Utah Highway Patrol, its members, and their spouses, as well as the Fraternal Order of Police; and other Utah law enforcement agencies; the medical staff of IMC Trauma Unit; members of the community for their compassionate service, and to those who offered prayers in Eric’s behalf.


























My own special trooper.
We are so lucky to have him!

Friday, November 18, 2016

The Little Mermaid Play

Joyanne starred as Arista in the play "The Little Mermaid".
She did such a good job and was very animated.
Our dog, Possum, also was in the play.
He was Prince Eric's dog.


Thursday, November 17, 2016

Bear for Jaden

Jaden earned his Bear award in cub scouts.
He's worked hard for a while now.
I love this kid!


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Cozette

Cozette is 7 months old now.
She has been in heat and not sure what to do with herself.
She licks herself a lot, sleeps a lot, eats and drinks a lot, and bites everything.
I got her a dog bone that she chewed on straight for 2 hours.
She kept chewing on the bone off and on the rest of the day.
We sure love having our puppy.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Crazy, Silly Kids

Funny kids gave me a good laugh tonight as they created a silly song to ask me if they could watch a "Flash".
I love how creative they are.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Winner! Winner!

This morning was quite exciting.
We went to Kent's Grocery store.
I was drawn to get one of 14 keys to see if the key started this 4-wheeler.
If it started, you got to keep the 4-wheeler.
The boys were so anxious and hoping I would win.
Noah even prayed for it in family prayer.
They showed us the key that would start the machine and asked if anyone would like to touch it.
James and Grant wanted to.
Grant tried to take the key out of the man's hand, but he only let them touch it.
They put the key in the bag with the other keys and shook it up.
After giving nearly everyone a key, Hiram asked if he could pick the key.
I consented, and Hiram grabbed a key.
The key looked too clean and nice to be the right key, so I told the kids it probably wasn't it.

The guy running the show said in the last 10 years they have done this, no one has ever gotten the key to turn on the machine the first time, and last year, it was the last key that started the 4-wheeler.
Then he asked who would like to go first.
I was anxious to get home and was sure I didn't have the right key, so when no one volunteered to go, I said I would.
I got on the 4-wheeler, put the key in, turned the key, and the engine started right up.
I was surprised and shocked!
I gave a scream of delight and did a happy dance.
Jade didn't believe me at first that I won when I texted him.
So, we are the grateful owners of a brand new 4-wheeler!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Texas Roadhouse

Hiram has had a gift certificate to Texas Roadhouse for forever now.
He has asked us to take him out to eat.
Finally we made it happen.
On Daddy's way home from training in Salt Lake, he met us in Ogden to enjoy a nice dinner.
The food was superb!
We had fun one-on-one with Hiram.
He's such a great kid!

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Bothwell Park

We found a new, fun park our kids really like.
It's called Bothwell Park.




Monday, November 7, 2016

Handsome Boys

Thanks to an amazing friend, Tracy Geest, who bought all my boys these nice suits.
They were all in need of new Sunday clothes.
Their pants were rising up to their shins and shirt sleeves above their wrists.
It's nice to see my boys looking so sharp, for a few minutes anyways. ;)
Thank you, Tracy, for your thoughtfulness!