NICHOLSON, Ellen Louisa

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, July 28, 2012 Ellen Louisa Nicholson was born March 17, 1918, to John C. and Lillian Wesner Nicholson in Washington County, Ind. She passed away July 25, 2012, in Prescott, Ariz., at the age of 94. Ellen graduated from Ball State College in Muncie, Ind., in 1941. She taught home economics and girls' health at Knightstown, Ind., before working at the Indiana Children's Home. Ellen obtained her Masters Degree from Ohio State before returning to Ball State in her capacity as Director of Dining Services. During these postwar years, returning veterans resulted in a large expansion of enrollment at Ball State, with Ellen playing a key role in the design and building of Woodworth, Noyer, Studabaker West and East and Lafallet residence halls. She retired after 28 dedicated years of service. Ellen was a Deaconess and a faithful member of Hazelwood Christian Church. She was a charter member of the Muncie branch of Pilot Club. Ellen also served as a Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President of the Muncie AAUW. A world traveler, Ellen had enjoyed traveling extensively in the United States, Europe, Asia, Israel and Egypt. Ellen was preceded in death by her brothers, Stanley and John Nicholson; and great nephews Joshua and Jason Eaton. She is survived by her nieces, Barbara Whillock of Lordsburg, N.M., Marry Eaton of Prescott, Ariz., and Jenise Nicholson of Wakefield, Vt.; and nephew Jerry Nicholson of Xenia, Ill. She was blessed by numerous great nieces and nephews. Local arrangements were entrusted to the Hampton Funeral Home, Prescott. Burial will be handled by Weathers Funeral Home of Salem, Ind. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellen's name could be made to the Parkinson's Association or your local hospice. Contact Weathers Funeral Home in Salem, Ind., for visitation and service information. Information provided by survivors.