Ellen Margarette Crump was born to Edgar and Martha Walston in The Dalles, Oregon on October 23, 1929. She was 96 when she passed away at Hospice House in Eureka. On November 23, 2025.

When Ellen was about four years old her father passed away, leaving her mother, herself, and her seven brothers in the small town of Dufur, Oregon. Ellen attended Dufur High School where she started dating Bill Crump, the love of her life. They were married in January of 1952 and Bill was serving in the Air Force, which took them to Florida, where they lived during the Korean War. They moved back to Oregon, and their oldest daughter Kathie was born. A year later they moved to their house in Arcata. Their second child Teresa was born in Arcata and Bill and Ellen lived there for about 50 years. 

Ellen was a loving wife and devoted mother. They both loved to travel with good friends. They enjoyed the dinner club they belonged to and the friends they met. Ellen was an excellent cook and enjoyed gardening. She was compassionate and kind to everyone she met. I remember in grade school a few of my friends said they wished she could have been their mom. She had a great sense of humor and always made us laugh. Ellen loved her seven brothers and sisters-in-law, but they all passed before her, leaving her with her memories of growing up in Dufur.

Ellen is predeceased by her husband, Bill Crump. She is survived by her daughters, Kathie Pitlock (Ned), Teresa Lee (Kenny), her step-grandchildren Mark Pitlock (Star) and Susan Pitlock. Ellen is also survived by her brother in law Vincent Perez, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She cherished her cocker spaniel Robby, who was always by her side. He passed away a few weeks before her, and he’s still at her side.

We find comfort in knowing that her spirit will continue to inspire us, and we will honor her memory by living our lives filled with the same joy she brought to us. We will carry her in our hearts forever.

With much appreciation we would like to thank the nurses at Hospice House in Eureka, and many friends and relatives for their support. In lieu of flowers you may donate to Hospice of Humboldt, or a charity of your choice.