
Arthur Bowen Ellsworth, 80, of Lapeer and Benzonia died Monday, February 4, 2019.
Arthur was born May 3, 1938 in Davison to Arthur and Louise (Bowen) Ellsworth. As a boy Art worked on local dairy farms. He served his country proudly in the US Army. In 1965 he went to work for General Motors eventually becoming a millwright. He retired in 1995 after 30 years of service to GM. He was a member of American Legion Post #16 in Lapeer. Art loved to hunt and fish.
Art is survived by two sons: Arthur (Marvin Wilkinson) Ellsworth of Denver and Gary (Theresa) Ellsworth of North Branch; 3 grandchildren: Cody Ellsworth, Brook Ellsworth and Dillon Ellsworth; sister, Virginia Lassen of Zionville, IN. Art was preceded in death by his dear wife, Doris Ellsworth in 2008, sisters: Lois and Lenore and his parents.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Rd. Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-5819.
Visitation will be from 4-8PM Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Art’s funeral service will be 2:00 Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Muir Brothers. Art’s family will receive friends from 1-2PM prior to the service. Burial will be at the Imlay Twp. Cemetery - military honors under the auspices of American Legion Post #16 Honor Guard.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.
Please visit MuirBrothersLapeer.com to leave a remembrance or condolence.
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Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025