Jolene Carol Ellis

Jolene Carol Ellis, 62, passed away on August 26, 2024. She died peacefully at her home in Roseville, with her beloved dog Hugo by her side. Hugo, her faithful and constant companion, now lives with Conrad, an old friend.

Jolene was born to Alyce Johanne Sorensen Ellis on November 16, 1961, in San Jose, California. Jolene was raised by her single mother with help from her grandmother, Hansine Sorensen. Jolene loved her mother and grandmother deeply. Her father, William John Ellis, was not a significant part of her life.

Jolene was a free-spirited person who loved animals. She was and considered herself to be a California Girl and was fiercely independent and self-reliant even though she struggled with a variety of health-related complications. She worked in telecommunications and also as a licensed realtor.

Jolene is survived by her first cousins David Johnson (Dilsa) and Richard Johnson (Marianne) and her aunt Elaine Johnson. She was predeceased by her parents and grandparents. She had no siblings.

We, her survivors, were fortunate to reunite with her as adults. We loved Jolene and will miss her sweet spirit.

Her final resting place is Our Savior Cemetery in Mercer, North Dakota. This is also the final resting place for her mother, Alyce Ellis, and grandparents, Martin and Hansine Sorensen.

Donations may be made to your local animal shelter or animal rescue in memory of Jolene Carol Ellis.