Todd Daniel Ellison

Todd Daniel Ellison, age 59 of Lawrence, passed away October 7, 2024. Todd was born October 6, 1965 in Lawrence, Kansas to parents Donald Schaefer and Ava Jane Vandeventer-Ellison. As a young man, Todd served in the Army National Guard operating heavy tanks and artillery, and spent a number of years on active duty. Todd worked as head maintenance and possessed a vast knowledge of handy skills—he was HVAC certified and had such a strong work ethic. He was the first person his friends and family would call when they needed advice with a project or vehicle.

He was united in marriage to Anna Leamon in 2018 and spent many lovely years together. In this time Todd really explored creating metal artwork, pottery, e-biking, and cooking with his granddaughter. He loved having family over for dinner and spending time with those he cared for. Those who knew Todd knew him for how selfless, strong, and loving he was.

Todd was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lee Ellison. He is survived by his wife, Anna Leamon of Lawrence; daughter, Lindee Liggett and husband Joey of Lawrence; stepsons, Isaac Barrett and Donald Mellenbruch and wife Ashley of Texas; step-daughter, Renee Mosher and husband Jon of Lawrence; grandchildren, Cooper Lee, Haylee, Dominic, Hadleigh and Dax; one sister, Tani Ruff and husband Danny of Ozawkie, Kansas and a host of other relatives and close friends.

Memorial Services are set for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. There is an optional dress code of his favorite color, baby blue, for the service. The family has asked any memorials be made to The Cancer Society in honor of Todd.

Messages & Condolences

From Robert M Colladay...

I only knew Todd for a short time as a neighbor. I always enjoyed talking to him when our paths crossed in the yard. We shared enthusiasm for building and fixing things and I’ll miss getting the occasional idea from him.

From doug mole...

sorry Todd left us way before his time Todd was one of the best maintenance people I had work for me in 30 years Todd was the best and smartest when it came to hvac systems and he wasn’t always about the money it was about helping anyone in need RIP Todd I will see you again when its time miss u brother prayers for all his family

From Dixie L Ravgiala...

Jane, I’m so sorry for your loss. My sympathy to you and your family.

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