Eleanor Dickenson (Cohen/Godon), 1939-2016, passed on from this physical existence on May 29, 2016.
She will be dearly missed by her daughters; Krissie (and husband Don) and Leann (and husband Doug) and her grandchildren; Micah Hoogeveen and Alexis and Sydney Lindsey as well as her brothers; Rolf and Andrew Godon.
Ellie also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends from near and far. Her husband, Bob, passed some two months prior. Ellie had spent the last six months of her life at Stone Valley Alzheimer’s care center in Reno, where she was loved and well cared for. A sudden and severe stoke triggered her exit.
We all knew Ellie as a gregarious, vivacious and energetic woman. She loved sharing with others, a trait that continued till the end. She was a voracious reader and an energetic hiker.
She loved to travel and did a great deal of that throughout her life. She loved the Moorman Ranch near Ely, Nev., where she and Bob lived for many years. She savored the dogs, cats and chickens and would take long hikes into the high desert mountains nestling around the ranch.
We miss Ellie dearly and hold her memory deeply within our hearts. A family celebration was held in her honor.
Those wishing to express their thoughts, feelings and condolences can contact Leann Hoogeveen at: snailmail1960@yahoo.com , and Krissie Lindsey at: welindseys@earthlink.net
Beautiful tribute for a beautiful women!
My family was hiking Mt. Wheeler one year around 1993 and Ellie was just coming down from the peak. My daughter at age 17 had stopped at the saddle of the mountain… didn’t want to go on any further. So I made her wait while I finished the goal of reaching the peak. Ellie came trotting down… I asked her if it was worth it… she said absolutly… said she hiked it every year. I told her there was a 17 year old blond girl that she need to tell that to, and also tell her how old she was… (to guilt my daughter into finishing.) Soon I heard my daughter yell ” Mom wait for me”, Ellie made got her to finish. Later (during her freshman year at college) when asked to write of her most memorable experience… she wrote of finishing the hike to the top of Mt. Wheeler. Thanks Ellie