Veva M. Ellis (Arnall), 81

In loving memory of Veva M. Ellis (Arnall) who passed away June 11, 2011, at the age of 81. She was born June 17, 1929, in Parsons, Kan., to William F. and Beatrice (Piatt) Arnall ( both deceased). She married her high school sweetheart, Wayne "Bill" Ellis on June 8, 1946. They had the good fortune to celebrate 64 years together before her death.

They began their married life in California where they raised their family. In 1972, they purchased Carl's Market in Petaluma, Calif. They owned and operated it for 20 years. In retirement, they moved to Coeur d'Alene to be close to family.

Veva is survived by her husband at home; her daughters, Clista Ellis, Trudy Whittenburg and her husband Randy; her three grandchildren, Robert Christiansen, Heather Lindquist and her husband Steven, and Wesley Whittenburg; and her brother, Daryold Arnall of Missouri.

A memorial for friends and family will be held between 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the family home. Please visit Veva's online memorial and sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.