Born January 23, 1929 in Arkansas to the late Albert and Liz Ellsworth, Bill Ellsworth, 85, passed away October 24, 2014.

A graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, Bill practiced at White Center Veterinary Hospital in Seattle, Washington for 40 years.

Predeceased by grandson, Eric Virnig, Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jean (Dion) Ellsworth; 3 children, Kathleen Ellsworth, Lizann (David) Virnig and Clay Ellsworth; 2 grandchildren, Laura and Melisa Virnig; and brother, Jerry Ellsworth.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 30, 2014, 2-4 p.m., at Yarington’s Funeral Home, 10708 16th Ave. SW, White Center. A private burial will be at a later date.

Condolences: www.yaringtons.com

Published in The West Seattle Herald Section of The Westside Weekly October 31, 2014