Ella was born on February 22, 1909. She was baptized and confirmed at Scandia Church.
Ella attended school at Thordenskjold,
then Roars, then Roosevelt High in Minneapolis,
Minnesota and Camrose Lutheran College.
In 1931, Ella married Walter Sylyski,
who was a section foreman with CN Rail at the time.
Walter had left Poland at the age of 16 in 1914. His first job was on a farm in the
Round
Hill district, where he learned to speak English. He then later work for CP Rail and CN Rail.
He worked for CN Rail for 42 years.
Ella and Walter had two children: Marlene born in 1931, and Roy, born in 1933.
Ella passed away on October 23, 1996. Walter was born on July 27, 1897. Walter passed away
on July 26, 1981. They are buried at Scandia Cemetery.
