Ellen Lane Obituary


ELLEN DREW LANE
September 1, 1957 ~ February 15, 2018

Surrounded by friends who thought of her as family, Ellen Lane died February 15, 2018 after a short but brutal battle with cancer.

Ellen was born in New York but lived the majority of her life out West, educated in Idaho and working and raising a family in Vancouver, Washington.

She is survived by her daughter, Emily; and son, Slayton; as well as her father, John; brothers, Jay and Slayton; and sister, Hilary.

Ellen was known for her quick wit and being "super smart". She loved to read, watch Jeopardy, and play Scrabble.

She was politically outspoken and a staunch advocate of equality for everyone.
"Women shouldn't become invisible when they reach 50. They shouldn't be looked through just because they aren't somebody's mother, grandmother, significant other. Everyone has value. Time doesn't diminish this value. Fading beauty does not diminish this value. Not being skinny doesn't diminish this value. We should support each other and hold each other up, not put or bring each other down. Answer that knock on the door - you never know who or what it could be. No regrets."

A celebration of Ellen's life will take place Sunday, March 18, 2018, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Main Event Sports Bar and Grill Eastside, 3200 SE 164th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98683. Questions: [email protected]
Donations can be made to Columbia River Gorge Cat Rescue, Humane Society of SW Washington, or Batconservation.org
Please sign her Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 4, 2018.
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Ellie it has been years but I am so saddened. Take care my old friend

Orv Taylor

July 16, 2018

I loved talking with Ellen. She had a great sense of humor & so knowledgeable. Always said Hi Chica to me. Wish I had spent more times on luncheons with her. Will miss you Ellen. Love you.

Cecelia Dance

March 17, 2018

Ellen was a jewel, a pleasure to be around and always left me with a smile on my face.

Kevin Votava

Coworker

March 14, 2018

It was a privilege to have known Ellen. She was as strong and as positive until the end. What a dignified and stoic woman.

Carmen Wong

March 12, 2018

God Speed Ellen!

Darrell Anderson

March 7, 2018

Oh Ellie,

You will be missed. I hope you are up there laughing and not hurting.
Love, Lisa Peterson

March 6, 2018

You have imprinted so much happiness and joy on this earth, and have done so much for your family. Im saddened I did not get to know you on a personal level, but you will be greatly missed, and never forgotten.

Ashley Johnson

March 6, 2018

The Carnera Family & Daphne Eisnaugle

Always here for you Slayton. We love you.

March 4, 2018

Her children made their last months count, both took time from their lives to be with her. Her Children, close friend Brenda and sister Hilary were there at her departing. Lucky to have had our lives shared. She is missed and continues to be with us in all the love and wit she shared.

Steven Shimada

March 4, 2018

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