Comments on: Ellis had ‘a wonderful way with kids’

By: Doug Pace

Doug Pace — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:38:05 +0000

Mr. Ellis taught me alot about myself and never knew it at the time. When I went to IKE I had Mr. Ellis for classes and he always took time for me to chat; at that point in my life the struggles of being a teen and acceptance were daily yet he always made me feel like a person and took time to ‘coach’ me onto being a better person. As I’ve grown I remember much of his gentle ways and passion for people…the sign of a true “life coach.” RIP Mr. Ellis and thank you for all you did for me then that you didn’t know would help me through life.

By: Deanna Telford Glenn

Deanna Telford Glenn — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:02:40 +0000

Coach Ellis was a great man. Having grown up in a football household I highly respected his knowledge and love of the game. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his wife and family. God Bless!

By: Vera Butler

Vera Butler — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:57:40 +0000

Coach Ellis was a great influence on our son’s highschool years at Eisenhower High School. He was one of those rare teachers who took a personal interest in the lives of his football team keeping them “on track” and encouraging them. even going to the trouble of calling parents at home to make certain his football players were following the rules. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Leonard and Vera Butler

By: Karen Berry

Karen Berry — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:54:06 +0000

Mr. Ellis was my biology teacher in ’76. I didn’t like football and I didn’t like biology, but I liked him. He coached me through my first experiences with dissection (I was sure I’d never be able to do it) and kept me consistently entertained (I still remember all the scary details from when he described a family member’s encounter with a UFO). I learned enough to get an A and to make it through Mr. Bonger’s more advanced biology class. Mr. Ellis was an sincere, caring man with an unflaggingly encouraging attitude, and I have always remembered him with admiration.

By: Gary Webster

Gary Webster — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:12:16 +0000

I was the Coach’s paper boy in the early 1970′s. I looked-up to the “big” varsity players that Art coached and I also looked forward to the day I could be a Cadet. As a kid I was very intimidated because he was “The Coach.” When I reached high school, Coach Ellis encouraged me to work hard and develop in the weight room, the class room, and on the football field. I did my best…and it was through his welding skills (to build a kicking net in 76) and encouragement that I progressed. Coach Ellis will always be remembered as my coach, friend, and mentor. I’m grateful for what he did for me during my high school years. I will always remember “My Coach.” My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to the entire Ellis family.

By: Leonard Butler

Leonard Butler — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:01:07 +0000

Art was one of the reasons that I successfully graduated from IKE. I was a major screw off and like the article states, he calmly got me back into the picture. He was a great coach and I respected his authority. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I would attend the funeral, but cannot make it on such short notice. God be with you Art…you were there for your players and your students. Bubba

By: Steve Casteel

Steve Casteel — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:53:47 +0000

I played on the Central Kitsap 1969 team. Coach Ellis is a man most of us will never forget. He treated all players with respect, as the player did the same to him.
He was one of the great coaches and we will all miss him.

By: Donald Bluhm

Donald Bluhm — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:44:19 +0000

I have 4 sons and a daughter and we lived on 31st Ave across the street from the Ellis’ when he was football coach at Ike. We were well acquainted with Art and his family. I was going to email the article “Ellis had a wonderful way with kids” from the Yakima HeraldRepublic on Jan 23 to my kids but the article kept coming up Error 404 – article no longer exists. How come?