Ellen Rickard (68) peacefully passed away in Kalispell October 29th. Ellen was born September 23rd 1949 in Kalispell. She is survived by her Son Rodney Rickard of Glendale Arizona and her daughter Ranae Perrine of Kalispell. Her sister Bertha Watson of Kalispell, Her brother Orlee Erickson of Columbia Falls and her brother Larry Erickson of Kalispell. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rickard, her sisters May Christenson, and Julia Weber, her brothers Les Erickson and John Erickson. Ellen had three wonderful grandchildren Kyle, Shellby and McKayla and two great- grandchildren. Ellen was a wonderful and loving person. She will be missed by all who knew her.