Ellen Louise Radike's Obituary
Ellen Louise Radike, born March 9, 1954, in Cincinnati Ohio. The fourth of six children born to Martha Jesse Radike and Arthur Radike.
A graduate of Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ellen receiver her medical technology degree from the University of Cincinnati. Ellen worked in the Grand Teton National Park in the 1970's and fell in love with the mountains. She moved to Salt Lake City so she could always be near the mountains. Ellen worked at several different labs and Scientific Companies but she finally settled in at the University of Utah provisioning for all of the biology teaching labs.
Ellen is survived by her son, Jesse Sheldon Radike, five siblings; Jean Radike Williams, Paul Radike, Mary Radike Smith, Carol Radike and Stephen Radike and many nieces and nephews.
Ellen was always kind and always strong. People said Ellen didn't have a bad bone in her body. She was one of the best and we will miss her always.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful medical personnel and caregivers who have cared for her with such love and we would like to thank the amazing friends and neighbors who have helped our family take care of Ellen for these past few years.
In lieu of flowers we recommend giving a donation to your local animal welfare organization.
A Celebration of Life for Ellen will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Neil O'Donnell Funeral Home located at 372 East 100 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.
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