Eleanor Jane Cheatle, 81, of Hoquiam, Washington, passed away Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital after a courageous battle with lymphoma cancer. She passed peacefully with her family by her side.
She was born to Mac and Dora Scanlan, on June 1, 1938, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
She married James Cheatle in 1959 and they lived together in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, for eight years before relocating to Hoquiam.
Ellie is survived by three children; Betsy (Bob) McElliott, Todd (Tamar) Cheatle and Kathy (Todd) Gwinn, all of Hoquiam. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ellie was predecesed by her loving husband in 1985. She had one brother, Leland Scanlan, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and two sisters who preceded her in death, Verna Hager and Natalie Johnson.
Ellie was a devoted mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. Spending time with her family is what she treasured most.
One of her favorite sayings was, “We may not be rich in money, but we are rich in family”.
Along with loving her family deeply, she spent her free time looking for a bargain. Whether she was perusing garage sales or at the local thrift shop, she always loved finding a good deal, especially when she could give the item to one of her children or grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching movies and reading about celebrity gossip.
She made a lasting impact on those she met with her kindness and amazing sense of humor. She was never afraid to throw her head back and laugh! She will be greatly missed.
The family insists that people make donations in support of a charity close to their heart in lieu of sending flowers.
A service and celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Immanuel Baptist Church, 1200 Soule Street in Hoquiam with Pastor W. Kent Gravley officiating.
Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Please take a few moments of your time to record your comments for the family by signing the on-line register at www.colemanmortuary.net.
