Ryllys Eleanor (Bristol) Ellis

HURON — Ryllys Eleanor (Bristol) Ellis, 86, of Huron, passed away peacefully at Stein Hospice Care Center March 30, 2018, after a brief illness.She was born September 11, 1931, in Sandusky, and spent most of her life in the Berlin Heights/Huron area. She graduated from Berlin Heights High School in 1949, and then worked for the former Lake Carriers Association. She later worked at the Berlin Heights Public library from 1968-2008, managing the children's section and teaching story hour.Ryllys and her husband Richard managed the Ruggles Beach Bed and Breakfast since 1974, during which time she was also treasurer of the Ruggles Beach Homeowners Association.She expected excellence in herself and inspired all who knew her to do their best. She was an avid reader who encouraged her family and many generations of local children to love books and education. She also enjoyed walking, beachcombing for lucky stones, and spending time with friends and family. Ryllys was a generous and devoted wife, mother, and friend.She is survived by Richard, her loving husband of 63 years; her son, Scott, daughter-in-law, Nani Kadrichu, and granddaughter, Maya, of San Carlos, Calif.; sisters, Rachel Sculac (Robert) of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, and Reta Stark (Jim) of Norwalk; brother, Roger Bristol (Joyce) of Austin, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.Ryllys was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Cordelia (Luteman) Bristol; sister, Rose Acord; and brothers, Roy Jr., Rex, and Randolph.The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Stein Hospice at steinhospice.org, or the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Condolences may be shared with the family at mormanfuneralhome.com.