Phoenix Chet Ellis, 11, of Minot, ND passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Phoenix was an energetic, witty, thoughtful, and resilient kid with a magnetic personality. He had a passion for playing music, in particular the saxophone, geography, fortnite, and playing with his little sisters. His approach to life, even when diagnosed with cancer, was inspiring and admirable. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Maranda, his two younger sisters Elovie and Kalliope, his stepdad James, his grandmas Nancy, Lesly, and Renee, his grandpa Rick, his unlces Devon, Bailey, Brodey, Brent, and Robert, and his aunts Luna and Claire. In lieu of flowers, Maranda asks that people please consider donating in Phoenix's honor to a North Dakota cancer foundation called Brave The Shave.