Background
Ellison, David Ernest was born on August 15, 1921 in Tacoma. Son of Herbert Ray and Vena (Norris) Ellison.
Ellison, David Ernest was born on August 15, 1921 in Tacoma. Son of Herbert Ray and Vena (Norris) Ellison.
Student, Whitman College, 1940. Student, University Washington, 1946. Juris Doctor, University Montana, 1948.
Hearing examiner Washington Department Public Utilities, 1948-1949. With Seattle-1st National Bank, 1950-1979, senior vice president, manager trust division, 1969-1979. President Laird, Norton Trust Company, Seattle, 1979-1991, vice-chairman, since 1991.
Former teacher Pacific Coast Banking School.
President Seattle Foundation, 1979-1980. Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member American, Montana, Washington bar associations, American Bankers Association, Corporate Trustees Association Washington (past president).
Married Diane Morris, December 23, 1946. Children– Dava Rae, Darlene, Dayle Gwen, Drew Mitchell.