Kathleen (Kathy) Paula McKracken (Ellis) passed away on April 5, 2024. She was born in Oregon City, Oregon and raised in Milwaukie Oregon.
Kathy was a lover of animals, fishing, camping and her Cincinnati Bengals. She was the family photographer and really loved to take pictures. When one was taken of herself, she always had a smile. Having been raised camping and fishing; she was adventurous, loved the outdoor life, and outdoor activity. She loved her Oregon coast beaches, learned to ride a motorcycle, and owned her own. She loved animals, especially her pets that included, dogs, parrots, and a hamster and was always loving to other people’s pets.
She is survived by her siblings, her twin brother, Kenneth P. Ellis, Jeanette Lamberton (Ronald), George B. Ellis JR. (Christine), Walter R. Ellis (Leticia), Margaret Ciarlo (Richard), Michael Ellis (Julie); nephews, Steven P. Ellis (Julie), Benjamin Ellis (Melody); and several nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, George B. Ellis Sr. and Doris J. Ellis; brother, Richard R. Ellis; and sister-in-law, Patricia Ellis.
A burial will take place June 7, 2024 at 1:30 p.m at Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City.