Ernest Wilfred Shultis
January 06, 1956 - September 20, 2013
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Ernest Wilfred Shultis
January 06, 1956 - September 20, 2013
Obituary
Resident of Ferndale, WA.
Ernest Wilfred Shultis, born in Margaretville, NY, on January 6, 1956, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 20, 2013 in Bellingham, WA, at the age of 57.
Son: of Christ Jesus through His wonderful grace and born to Milton & Jean Shultis.
Husband: to the love of his life Linda Shultis of Ferndale, WA (married June 6, 1987 in Accord, NY).
Brother: to his loving sister Anne Gregory, her husband Michael, Lindas brother Garry Cointot and his wife Sue.
Father: to his three children: Sean Shultis, Joshua Shultis & Corinna Wood and their spouses: Jennifer Shultis, Elizabeth Shultis & Robert Wood.
Grandfather: to Ian Joshua Wood & Sophie Belle Shultis.
Friend: to all who knew him.
Follower: of God Almighty.
Volunteer: Chaplain at Whatcom County Jail, Bellingham, WA; previously in the Kairos Prison Ministry at Coxsackie Correctional Facility, Coxsackie, NY.
Musician: Great Highland Bagpipes, Northumbrian Pipes, Shuttle Pipes, Uilleann Bagpipes & Scottish Smallpipes, Irish Harp, 6- & 12-String Guitars, Fiddle, Mandolin, Tenor Irish Banjo, Ukulele, English and Anglo Concertinas, Hammered & Appalachian Dulcimers, Harmonica, Tin Whistle & many other instruments. Ernie proudly played with the Amerscot Highland Pipe Band of Hurley, NY for 10 years, the Kingston Irish Rovers, the Del-Se-Nango Old Tyme Fiddlers and a band he created with his sweetheart Linda called Cruit Mo Cridh (Harp of my Heart). He was also a beloved member of the Folkloric Society of Kingston, NY.
Outdoorsman: Hailing from the Catskill Mountains in upstate NY, Ernies curiousity for plant, insect and animal wildlife was immense. His vast knowledge of geography & cultural traditions were a passion in their own right. Ernie enjoyed hiking, kayaking and camping, and enjoyed the beauty of the NY Catskill Mountains and the Pacific Northwest most of all.
Technician: Ernie worked 27 years at the IBM plants in Kingston & Poughkeepsie, NY as a Sr. Test Technician for mainframe computers.
Promoter: of the free and everlasting love of his Savior Jesus Christ.
Comedian: He delighted wholeheartedly in the encouragement of puns, corny jokes & odd humor.
Survived by: His parents, Milton and Jean Shultis of Sugarland, TX; his sister, Anne Gregory of Sugarland, TX; his wife, Linda Shultis of Ferndale, WA; his son, Sean Shultis of Cameron, NC; his son, Joshua Shultis of Sunbury, OH and his daughter, Corinna Wood of Lawrence, KS; his grandchildren, Ian Joshua Wood of Lawrence, KS, and Sophie Belle Shultis of Cameron, NC; nieces and nephews and a partridge in a pear tree!
Farewell Tribute Information
A prayer service will be held Friday September 27 at 6pm and a funeral service will be held Saturday September 28th at 10am. Both services will be held at the Lummi Nation Wexlium Community Building. Donations Information
Memorial: In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in memory of Ernie Shultis at https://www.naim.ca/donate or mail to NAIM, PO Box 499, Sumas, WA 98295.
26 responses to Ernest Wilfred Shultis
Thomas George says:
September 20, 2013
Though I don’t know personally Br. Ernie, I heard about his desire to share God ‘s love to others, from our Kairos Brothers. It was time to call him back to the eternal home. May the God called back home, comfort his wife, children and all those who affected and mourne on his departure from this world. He set a good example for all of us to follow. I pray that God may continue to be with his family in all aspects of their lives.
In God’s Love
Thomas George Kairos Prison Ministry Team Member
Don Ingebritsen says:
September 20, 2013
Ernest was Gods disciple to so many people. His musical talent was such a gift to all who heard him play. He was a very loving man.
Carol Miller says:
September 20, 2013
My sincerest sympathies are extended to Ernie’s entire family. I was a neighbor to Ernie back in Phoenicia, NY. I so enjoyed watching him practice and walking the field in front of our houses. But most of all my very favorite and memorable moment was when he would come onto my porch and I would have my very own concert. What a truly amazing man. My heart is saddened but I will always have the memories of years past.
GEORGE GLASER says:
September 20, 2013
I KNOW ERNIE IS WITH OUR LORD AND HE SURE WILL BE PRAISING HIM. THE SPIRIT OF GOD SURE WAS WITH HIM ON THIS EARTH. PRAISE GOD!
Frank Romano says:
September 20, 2013
I was very saddened to hear about Ernie’s passing. I knew him through music and I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and all of his relatives and friends.