Ellen Faye Van Houten (nee Grapevine) of Loveland. Beloved wife of 45 years to the late Theodore W. Van Houten. Loving mother of Lee (Brenda) Van Houten and the late Peggy Van Houten. Cherished "Grammie" of Andrea Van Houten, Kathryn (Logan) Godbey, Matthew (Cara) Van Houten and Nicole Van Houten. Proud "GG" of Madeline "Maddie" Godbey, Zachary Van Houten, Natalie "Tallie" Godbey and Serenity Van Houten. Dear sister of the late Bruce (Dorothy) Grapevine. Ellen enjoyed traveling and doing genealogy for her family, as well as for others. Passed away October 11, 2025, at the age of 97.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, October 18 from 10-11 AM in the Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 129 N. Riverside Ave., Loveland, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Interment Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.