Obituary of David Allen Ellithorpe

David Allen Elithorpe,72, a resident of Maricopa county, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 15, 2021. David is survived by his loving two sons, Andrew Ellithorpe, David Elithorpe; and his four daughters, Shannon Mrantz of Chandler, AZ, Daeann Fultz, Joanna Robinson; step-daughter, Kathleen Rodriguez; along with several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by father, Donald Day Ellithorpe, and mother, Barbara Jean Ellithorpe. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to David. If there were a few words that could be used to describe David by his friends, they would be "one of a kind"; "strong-minded"; even tempered"; "wise"; and "witty" by the ones who were closest to him. David's personality was contagious to everyone he met and will be greatly missed. A private service will be held to celebrate and memorialize David on January 30th, 2021 at 12:00 PM.