In late September, 2022 it became clear that Ella had gone missing. She'd been quietly struggling with the confluence of some very stressful situations and prolonged, acute physical pain. We are respectful that Ella was notoriously private. Suffice it to say it all became too much for one strong, soft, beautiful, fierce, courageous woman to endure any longer. On September 22, 2022, Ella quietly ended her life while looking out over the water at her most beloved sacred place, in Puget Sound.
Ella touched the lives of so many, often during their most tender moments. She will be long remembered as a dear friend, and for her healing gifts as an Acupuncturist and Practitioner of Oriental Medicine. Ella truly saw and served the whole person, each and every one... generously lifting up souls with kindness, compassion, and love.
We invite you to join us in remembering Ella - her smile, her touch, her laughter, her deep listening, her gentleness.
With the suddenness of Ella’s death, friends have been working together to inform patients and plan a memorial as a way for us all to grieve together, to share stories, and to lift Ella up!
Please Join Us:
Ella’s Celebration of Life & Memorial Gathering
July 23, 2023 (Sunday 1 - 4 pm)
Caldera Amphitheater at Mt. Tabor Park, Portland, Oregon
(near Visitor Center, playground & Picnic Area A)
If you are a Personal contact: You are welcome to visit/join Ella’s Friends - the online memorial Facebook Group we have set up for people to share remembrances and connect with each other.
We know the shock and grief will effect many of us deeply. Be gentle with yourselves.
In honor of our dear friend, Ella…
Love deeply.
Live in kindness.