Obituary: Homer Smith Ellsworth, M.D.

Homer Smith Ellsworth, M.D. 1921 ~ 2005 Homer Smith Ellsworth was born in Salt Lake City on July 4, 1921, to German Edgar Ellsworth and Mary Smith Ellsworth. He spent the majority of his school years in Mesa, Arizona receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona at Tucson and his medical degree and specialty training from George Washington University School of Medicine. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Founding Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He received from Utah State University an honorary degree, Doctor of Medical Sciences. He made many contributions during his lifetime in medicine. His contributions to the health of women through the practice of his specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology resulted in his being given many recognitions and awards in his profession, in research and in his service to others. He authored numerous scientific publications and practiced medicine for over 40 years. He served as a Captain in the United States Army Medical Corps at Camp Carson, Colorado. He married Mary Lucile Madsen September 30, 1946. They are the parents of nine children. He spent his life in service to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in branch, ward, stake and general church callings. Included in these callings were: Guide at Temple Square, High Councilor in a University of Utah Stake, member of the Mutual General Board, and the Melchizedek Priesthood Committee of the Church. He served locally and worldwide for the Church Missionary Department, Stake Patriarch, sealer in the Salt Lake Temple and was in the Salt Lake Temple presidency under two presidents. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his nine children: Mary Bunch (Thomas), Kristine Van Wagoner (Jon), Richard M. (Peggy), Ellen North (Richard), Elise Nielsen (Ray), Patrice Dickson (Ronald), Sterling M., M.D. (Patricia), E. Duff (Joan), and Laurence R. (Caldene) and 38 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: German S., Russell S., his sisters: Blanche Payne, Ruth Knudson, Helen Decker, and a granddaughter Marta Ellsworth. The family is grateful for the joy countless friends have given him and their priceless influence and examples. At his request there will be a private grave dedication and no viewing or funeral. Contributions may be made to the Rose Education Foundation (schools for Guatemala), 1735 North State St., Provo, UT, 84064. Interment in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.