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Ellie Moore of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Silver Water, Ontario, 85, passed away peacefully at home (Meadowcroft Farm, Ann Arbor) surrounded by family on March 26, 2016. Born September 14, 1930, to Calvin S. and Eunice Eleanor (Shepherd) Sifferd in Saginaw, MI. Ellie retired in 1991 from the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She taught elementary school at King, Newport and Lawton schools from 1970 to 1991. From 1956 to 1970, Ellie did substitute teaching in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti school systems. She taught at Beth Israel Cooperative Nursery School in Ann Arbor from 1958-1961. Ellie began her teaching career at Switzer School in Champaign, IL from 1952-1955. She held a B.A. with High Honors from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and an M.A. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Ellie is survived by her beloved husband of over 65 years (and high school sweetheart), retired University of Michigan Professor of Biology Thomas E. Moore, daughters Deborah Moore, New York City, and Melinda “Mindy” (Brian) Kerr, Ann Arbor, sisters Nancy Lambert of Ann Arbor and Anne (Bryce) Styza of Chenequa, WI. Ellie was proud to have three loving grandsons: Alex Kerr, Pleasanton, CA, Andrew and Paul Yanchyshyn, New York City. Additionally, she leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Following her retirement, Ellie helped edit Living In Ann Arbor, published by International Neighbors, where she was president from 1968-1969. She served on the board of directors at Kempf House Museum, Ann Arbor, from 1996 to present, and was president of the board in 2004-2006. Ellie also served as chairman of the Kempf House Museum Piano Restoration Committee, raising funds to restore the first concert grand piano in Ann Arbor. She also volunteered with the Friends of Misery Bay organization during her summers at the family cottage in Canada. In addition, she volunteered in Mortar Board activities and served as a member of the board of the Friends of the Ann Arbor Public Library. An avid University of Michigan sports fan, Ellie’s other activities included reading, music, watching old movies, crossword puzzles, scrabble, hearts, travel, and boating on the Great Lakes (especially exploring the North Channel and her most favorite Benjamin Islands). Known for going the extra mile in effort in everything she did, Ellie was a model teacher and volunteer. She was a gracious hostess, befriending many people from around the world. Ellie was a radiant, thoughtful, generous and kind person with numerous treasured friends. Ellie and Tom and their children and grandchildren cherished family time at their summer home on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. There on the shores of Lake Huron the family spent many hours boating, fishing, swimming, watching sunsets, playing cards and scrabble games (which Ellie usually won). The family cottage was not far from Misery Bay where Ellie’s parents became Landed Immigrants in Canada in the late 1950’s. Her parents later donated their land through the Nature Conservancy of Canada thus starting the Misery Bay Provincial Park on the south shore of Manitoulin Island on Lake Huron. Cremation has taken place. Ellie and the family appreciated the thoughtful care of Dr. Bryan Schneider’s Team 2, Oncology Center, and Dr. Daniel Spratt’s Radiation Oncology staff at the University of Michigan, as well as the wonderful help from Arbor Hospice and Shared Care Services staff. A private family memorial will be held later this year, as Ellie requested. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Piano Fund of the Kempf House Museum, 312 S. Division St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, or to the Handicapped Trail Fund of the Friends of Misery Bay Provincial Park, P.O. Box 114, Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada, P0P 1H0. So long, Ellie. We will never forget the wonderful times we’ve had together. We will miss you.