Birth date: Jul 30, 1925 Death date: Nov 2, 2022
Ellen Lydia Herd passed away at the age of 97 while asleep in her bed during the early morning hours of November 2, 2022. The following is a brief summary of her full and wonderful life on this earth: Ellen Lydia Liska was born in Read Obituary
My deepest sympathy to Susie at the loss of your mother. I always loved talking with Ellen at the Munson Street Christmas party at the Borrin's. Loved her cookies too! I will keep you and your family in my prayers as you remember and grieve.
Ellen was a neighbor and dear friend in Rehoboth Beach since 1999. She always had something good to say, and I always enjoyed sitting in the living room having a chat with her. You could set your clock on Sunday by when she pulled out of the driveway in the blue Buick on her way to church with neighbors Doris and Al. Later in the day, she would host a family dinner that would include her Mom and brother John.
I’ll always remember the holiday cookies that she’d make from her family recipes. She raised four wonderful daughters that supported her, especially as she got up in years. Ellen will certainly be missed.
Ellen was loved dearly by her church family. .
I will miss her beautiful smile, and kind words.
Hazel Gillespie
Mrs Herd was an amazing lady with sparkly blue eyes, a love of learning and giving heart. She was the perfect travel companion (with the 4 musketeers) and I'm going to miss her a bunch. I'm so sorry for your loss of an incredible Mom.
I was fortunate enough to have known Ellen, her Mother, Brother, Husband and Daughters. What a beautiful and gracious family and she was the center of it. I'm so sorry for the grief that comes with her passing but she will surely be remembered gloriously in many, many minds... Stu Johnston
To Ellen’s family, I am a member of Emmanuel Lutheran in Bethesda and was fortunate enough to attend Bible Study with Ellen! I want you to know that I agree strongly that she loved a “good Bible study.” It was so good to have her in our class as she shared her knowledge and her strong faith! I remember Jim and Ellen fondly and want you to know they had a positive impact on so many Emmanuel families! My sincere sympathies, Diane Swenson
Dear Paula and family, please accept my condolences on the passing of your Mother. You were so fortunate to have had her with you these many years. I have only fond memories of her from the 1970s when she often welcomed me into your home. May you find strength and solace in your remembrances during this sad and difficult time. Patrick Waring
Dear Family, My sincere condolences on the passing of Ellen. I have had the pleasure of calling her friend for the last 20 years and enjoyed many activities and special times with her at our church, Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Ellen was full of knowledge and told many interesting stories about her life experiences. She always had a kind word and was full of encouragement. For several years I taught Woman's Bible Study and Ellen was a loyal attendee. She sent me many kind notes thanking me for leading the study and always made me feel appreciated. She will be greatly missed by so many, especially her Sisters in Christ from church. May her great faith bring comfort and peace to all her family and friends.
Dear Family, I am so sorry for the sadness you going through and even knowing Mom is watching over you even with all her Peeps, it still hurts. Hugs and prayers ❤️🙏🏼
