With a loving heart we wish to briefly share with all that Richard (Dick) Ellett passed peacefully at home in Tucson, Arizona, on September 20, 2014 at the age of 93. After a valiant and long struggle with numerous health issues over many months, he is gratefully in a better place. His wife Helen, ever present, soldiered faithfully these many months at his side to provide needed love, comfort, and support.
Born in Seattle, Dick attended Washington State University. In his 40+ years as a geologist and successful mining executive, he traveled throughout South America, Mexico, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Israel and the United States in search of economic ore bodies.
He was especially noted for his contribution to the discovery of a major iron ore deposit in Western Australia as well as several world-class coal seams in Queensland, Australia. Dick was also recognized for his considerable contribution in the expansion of gold and copper resources in the United States and South Africa.
He retired in 1982 as Vice-President of Exploration from Newmont, one of largest mining companies in the world.
His stature, although gruff and imposing in a 6'6" frame, surrounded a heart of gold and an immense will to succeed in life. He drove himself to success in the mining industry and provided the family with many comforts and pleasures. Dick was deeply caring and often went beyond what was necessary to ensure all was right. His many friends throughout the world always enjoyed reminiscing when they visited Arizona.
Dick is survived by his wife, Helen, and three children from his former marriage, Wade Ellett (Tucson), Jenness Ellett-Burns (Alaska), and Laurie Eiseman (Ohio), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Our families grieve, but more importantly celebrate the amazing life of this truly remarkable man.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Wounded Warriors Project.
Arrangements for remembrance will be made at a later date by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Published in the Arizona Daily Star on Sept. 28, 2014
Born in Seattle, Dick attended Washington State University. In his 40+ years as a geologist and successful mining executive, he traveled throughout South America, Mexico, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Israel and the United States in search of economic ore bodies.
He was especially noted for his contribution to the discovery of a major iron ore deposit in Western Australia as well as several world-class coal seams in Queensland, Australia. Dick was also recognized for his considerable contribution in the expansion of gold and copper resources in the United States and South Africa.
He retired in 1982 as Vice-President of Exploration from Newmont, one of largest mining companies in the world.
His stature, although gruff and imposing in a 6'6" frame, surrounded a heart of gold and an immense will to succeed in life. He drove himself to success in the mining industry and provided the family with many comforts and pleasures. Dick was deeply caring and often went beyond what was necessary to ensure all was right. His many friends throughout the world always enjoyed reminiscing when they visited Arizona.
Dick is survived by his wife, Helen, and three children from his former marriage, Wade Ellett (Tucson), Jenness Ellett-Burns (Alaska), and Laurie Eiseman (Ohio), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Our families grieve, but more importantly celebrate the amazing life of this truly remarkable man.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Wounded Warriors Project.
Arrangements for remembrance will be made at a later date by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Published in the Arizona Daily Star on Sept. 28, 2014
With a loving heart we wish to briefly share with all that Richard (Dick) Ellett passed peacefully at home in Tucson, Arizona, on September 20, 2014 at the age of 93. After a valiant and long struggle with numerous health issues over many months, he is gratefully in a better place. His wife Helen, ever present, soldiered faithfully these many months at his side to provide needed love, comfort, and support.
Born in Seattle, Dick attended Washington State University. In his 40+ years as a geologist and successful mining executive, he traveled throughout South America, Mexico, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Israel and the United States in search of economic ore bodies.
He was especially noted for his contribution to the discovery of a major iron ore deposit in Western Australia as well as several world-class coal seams in Queensland, Australia. Dick was also recognized for his considerable contribution in the expansion of gold and copper resources in the United States and South Africa.
He retired in 1982 as Vice-President of Exploration from Newmont, one of largest mining companies in the world.
His stature, although gruff and imposing in a 6'6" frame, surrounded a heart of gold and an immense will to succeed in life. He drove himself to success in the mining industry and provided the family with many comforts and pleasures. Dick was deeply caring and often went beyond what was necessary to ensure all was right. His many friends throughout the world always enjoyed reminiscing when they visited Arizona.
Dick is survived by his wife, Helen, and three children from his former marriage, Wade Ellett (Tucson), Jenness Ellett-Burns (Alaska), and Laurie Eiseman (Ohio), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Our families grieve, but more importantly celebrate the amazing life of this truly remarkable man.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Wounded Warriors Project.
Arrangements for remembrance will be made at a later date by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Published in the Arizona Daily Star on Sept. 28, 2014
Born in Seattle, Dick attended Washington State University. In his 40+ years as a geologist and successful mining executive, he traveled throughout South America, Mexico, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran, Israel and the United States in search of economic ore bodies.
He was especially noted for his contribution to the discovery of a major iron ore deposit in Western Australia as well as several world-class coal seams in Queensland, Australia. Dick was also recognized for his considerable contribution in the expansion of gold and copper resources in the United States and South Africa.
He retired in 1982 as Vice-President of Exploration from Newmont, one of largest mining companies in the world.
His stature, although gruff and imposing in a 6'6" frame, surrounded a heart of gold and an immense will to succeed in life. He drove himself to success in the mining industry and provided the family with many comforts and pleasures. Dick was deeply caring and often went beyond what was necessary to ensure all was right. His many friends throughout the world always enjoyed reminiscing when they visited Arizona.
Dick is survived by his wife, Helen, and three children from his former marriage, Wade Ellett (Tucson), Jenness Ellett-Burns (Alaska), and Laurie Eiseman (Ohio), as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Our families grieve, but more importantly celebrate the amazing life of this truly remarkable man.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Wounded Warriors Project.
Arrangements for remembrance will be made at a later date by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.
Published in the Arizona Daily Star on Sept. 28, 2014
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