David Elllison

David Elllison, a long time general and engineering contractor passed away on June 16, 2023 at Utah Valley Hospital , Provo, Ut. at the age of 75.?

Born in San Rafael, Ca., his family moved to Cloverdale five years later. The Ellison family ran several local businesses where David worked until leaving at age 18. He moved to San Francisco and continued his woodworking craft in the cabinet shop at the old Marina Hardware Store. From there he left for Soda Springs where he worked for the U.S. Dept of Forestry as fire captain in the Big Bend (Shasta county) U.S. Forest Service District.?

Finally he chose to settle in Felton in the Santa Cruz mountains where he established a longstanding contracting business (Allwood Const; Ellison General Contracting). His many projects spread from Monterey county-Big Sur to the Oakland Hills -Bay Area. Along the way he found a heartfelt satisfaction in mentoring talented tradesmen who then established their own businesses.?

His primary passion was fishing. From salmon fishing in Monterey Bay to any stream where he could "wet a line". Always with his dog by his side. Due to his big heart and sense of community he was a volunteer fixture in his local neighborhood of 40+ years - Forest Lakes. Along with volunteering his company and crew he was also the "go to guy" for Forest Lakes Water and roadway emergencies. Dearest to his heart was the Forest Lakes pool and playground which he helped develop alongside the wonderful volunteers of the Recreation committee.?

He is survived by his wife Mary Carroll-Elllison, his sisters Rebecca (Jerry) Jaggers of Sacramento and Dana (Craig) Ransom of Mapleton, Utah. David was committed to his dogs- and all animals- so in his memory please remember your local animal shelter always needs support.

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Published in Press Banner · July 21, 2023