Ellen Mae McPherson Cron, age 86, passed away on December 9, 2019 at Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. Ellen was born on May 16, 1933 in Sheridan, Montana to Herbert and Hazel (Jolley) Nunley. She grew up and attended school in Butte, Montana. Following her school years, she met and married Robert McPherson on August 5, 1950. Together they had 7 children. Ellen spent her time crafting, gardening, painting, working on puzzles and crocheting but most of all spending time with her family was her favorite. She lived for her grandkids and great-grandkids. Her and Robert also would travel together to Alaska and to Arizona for the winters. She is survived by her 7 children; Robert McPherson, Mike McPherson, Mic (Margaret) Chambers, James McPherson, Donna (Larry) Gates, Margie (Paul) Anderson, and Diane Scott (Ed) Terrill; her 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 5 siblings, her parents and by her husband, Sam Cron. A celebration of life for Ellen will be held during the Spring.