Ellen and I were friends since 1970. We lost touch of each other after I moved to Colorado, but she found me in 2006 and we have talked a few to many times a week since. I knew her as a friend before she was a priest. Her qualities of kindness, empathy and compassion and love of nature, animals, her friends and family and anyone or any animal in need are what led her to become a priest, I believe. I will miss her terribly and my wish for her family and friends is that they find comfort in sharing memories and photos.