Obit: Ellingson, Arvin B.
Jr. (1929 - 2019)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Andrews, Christophersen, Considine, Daane, Ellingson
----Source: The Tribune-Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 8/20/2019
Ellingson, Arvin B. Jr. “Sparky” (3 MAR 1929 - 16 AUG 2019)
Arvin B. Ellingson, Jr. “Sparky”, age 90, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2019,
in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sparky was born March 3, 1929, in Ironwood, MI, son of Arvin Sr. and Marie
Ellingson. He graduated from high school in Abbotsford. He served in the Air
Force from 1948-1952.
After serving in the armed forces Sparky made a career as an engineer
working for Boeing in Seattle, Wash., and General Dynamics in Fort Worth,
Texas. He was instrumental in helping develop the radar tracking systems for
the F16 fighter jet and the first manned space shuttle.
He enjoyed traveling all 50 of the United States and various countries
throughout the world. His passion was sailing, which he had done up into his
80s. He also had a pilot’s license, enjoyed snow skiing, trading stocks, and
could often be found on the tennis court. He was an active member of All
Saints’ Episcopal Church in Fort Worth.
Sparky was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, M. Patricia
Christophersen.
He is survived by his loving friend, Carmel Andrews; nephew, John (Diane)
Christophersen; nieces: Linda (Dave) Daane and Kristin (Nathan) Considine;
nine great-nieces and nephews, their spouses and a great-great niece and
nephew.
Sparky’s good humor and merry smile brought him many friends. He will be
missed.
Per his request there will be no service.
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