Murray Selick Ellison Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Murray Selick Ellison (Chantilly, Virginia), who passed away on September 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Murray departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Murray. Though Murray may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Hai-Nah Ellison; his daughters, Tara Shuai Ellison and Anna Ellison (Eric Greenburg); his grandchildren, Nico Greenburg and Cass Ellison Greenburg; his daughter Leah Ellison (Trevor Fry); and his parents, Marcus Ellison and Tillie Sturkey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Mennonite Church in his memory.