DODGE CITY- Ellen Hale, 71, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home in Dodge City, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on April 18, 1951 in Dodge City, Kansas, to Clarence O. and Mary Louise (Hunter) Vice.  She graduated from Bucklin High school and received her Associates Degree from Dodge City Community College. She worked for the Ford County Appraisers office and retired after 22 years of service.  After retirement, she worked for SKACD #613 Cooperative as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Minneola school district.

She enjoyed gardening, cats, cooking and baking and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

On September 23, 1991 she married Steve Hale in Dodge City, Kansas.

She is survived by her husband, Steve; a daughter, Ellen Powell; 2 brothers, Leroy Vice and wife Joan, Bucklin and Dale Vice and wife Nola, Dodge City; a sister, Charlotte Blundell and husband John, Pawnee Rock, Kansas; and 2 grandchildren, Kirsten Powell and Devin Powell.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Donna Farr.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the 7 I Am Church, Minneola, with Jeff Hiers officiating.  The family request casual attire.  Burial will follow in the Appleton Township Cemetery, Minneola.  Visitation with the family present will be Monday, March 20, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Minnis Mortuary, Minneola.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Grandchildren's Education Fund or Minneola SPED Paraprofessionals both in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801