Ella Anna Trotter passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on July 15, 2011 in Marysville, WA.

Ella was born in Kramer, ND on July 31, 1915, to William and Laura Honadel. She married Lotten Trotter in 1936 and was happily married for 61 years until his death in 1997. In 1941 they moved to Everett, WA. She worked as a waitress for 25 years at the Everett Elks Club, maintaining wonderful long-term relationships with those she worked with and met. It was truly more than a job to her. For many years Ella served as a poll worker at Garfield Elementary and was honored for her years of service.

She was an active and faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Everett for over 65 years participating in The Guild and Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed making goodies for church activities, family, friends and neighbors. Ella was always there to lend a helping hand. She was wonderful at making everyone feel welcome in her home, enjoying good conversation or a night of playing cards.

After 57 years in her home on Cleveland Avenue, Ella moved to Washington Oaks Retirement Center, where she spent 7 years making friends and enjoying activities. Her last two years were under hospice care at Your Bayview Home.

In addition to her loving husband Lotten she was preceded in death by her six siblings and two grandchildren, Debra Bumstead and Dale Trotter.

Ella is survived by her son, Don Trotter (Sue), Milwaukie, OR; daughter, Dorothy “Dottie” Bumstead (Gary), Marysville, WA; daughter, Bonnie Buse (Jim), Arlington, WA; daughter-in-law, Donna Trotter, Clackamas, OR. Also surviving are grandchildren: David Trotter (Katy); Dana Buckley (Gary); Lori Bumstead Thompson (Michael); Scott Bumstead (Shannon); Sally Moncrieff (Shane); Pam Paaso (Jan), and great grandchildren: Dylan and Tyler Moncrieff, James and Leigh Trotter; Parker and Sydney Bumstead, Carrie Buckley, Shannon Chu (Jason), and several nieces and nephews in North Dakota, California, and her niece Cecil McMillan Stenning (Simon), Marysville, WA.

Your support, kindness and condolences have meant so much to the family during this time. We give thanks to God for her life of faithfulness and that she rests in His loving arms.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church 2521 Lombard Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Reception follows.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Snohomish County, Immanuel Lutheran Church, or a charity of your choice.