Corwin LeRoy Ellsworth

Corwin LeRoy Ellsworth, 72, of Mesa, AZ, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008, after a valiant fight with lung and bone cancer. He was born in Show Low, Arizona to LeRoy and Velma Ellsworth September 23, 1935. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Susie Nadine and a brother, Elwin. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Jean West; two brothers Edward and Arnold Ellsworth; his wife of 49 .5 years, Linda Ellsworth; 10 children, 39 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He served as a missionary in the Southern States in 1955-57. He graduated from ASU with a Bachelors of Science teaching degree and later earned his Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. He worked for the Scottsdale Public School District for 33 years. He taught at Hopi Elementary School; was an Assistant Principal at Hohokam Elementary School, and later became the Principal of Supai Middle School. He taught Seminary and Institute of Religion in Phoenix and Scottsdale. He served as a Bishop and Stake President in the Scottsdale Arizona Stake, and as a Sealer and 2nd Counselor in the Mesa Arizona Temple Presidency.

We love you and will miss you Uncle Corwin.