Kenneth Neil Ellsworth, long time Pullman business owner, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at his home from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 58. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, September 22 ^nd , beginning at 1:00 PM at The Courtyard by Marriott, 1295 N.E. North Fairway Road, Pullman. Ken was born March 17, 1961 in Spokane and grew up on the Palouse. Ken graduated from Pullman high school in 1979. He moved to Arizona to receive mechanics training in the automotive institute there. He returned to Pullman and worked in various automotive parts stores and mechanic shops in town. He married Sue Herdering on May 12, 1984. They made Pullman there home and raised their family here. In April 1994 Ken and Sue opened Pro Tech Auto Repair in Pullman. When he wasn't busy at work, Ken loved to play the guitar and write songs with friends. He is survived by his wife, Sue, and their 2 sons, Richard and Carl both of Pullman, multiple parents and numerous siblings. The family suggests memorial gifts be made to a cancer research charity of your choice. On-line guest book is at www.kimballfh.com Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman is caring for the family.