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Obituary for SMITH


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday July 07, 2011

ELLEN URSIN Age 92 years old, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with the Lord on the 4th of July, 2011. She is survived by her brother, Jim Ursi; sister, Alice Rolfson; son, John R. Smith and his wife, Janet; grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, and Sierra; and great-grandson, Christopher Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Myrl F. Smith; brothers, Trig, Elliott, and Norman Ursin; and her son, Peter Smith. Ellen was born in Barron, Wisconsin, and graduated high school in Wittenberg, Wisconsin. She attended Chicago's St. Luke's Hospital and Training School where she studied nursing and remained on staff after receiving her diploma, while her husband served 29 months overseas during WWII. After moving to Albuquerque in 1957, Ellen worked in the Coronary Care Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital. After retirement, Ellen discovered several ministries where she could be of service and also volunteered in healthcare. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, golfing, walking in the park, swimming, fishing and boating. Ellen's passion throughout her life, was serving the Lord. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 8, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, 4800 Indian School Rd. NE, with Pastor John Dykhuis officiating. A reception will follow the service. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Mexico Boys and Girls Ranch, 6209 Hendrix Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1334. Please visit Ellen's online guestbook at: www.Reflectionoflife.com. REFLECTIONS Funerals & Life Celebrations Louis & Gloria Salazar 2400 Washington Street NE 884-5777