John Edward Ellefsen (born John Edward Steen), husband, father, brother, and friend died Saturday morning, May 12, at home in San Francisco, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his loving partner of 17 years, Mac (married February 20, 2006 in Vancouver, B.C.); Jane, mother of his children; his children Sindee, Sean, and Michael; his sister Ruth; his grandchildren, Brandy, Barry and Lhotse; his stepdaughter Tammi; and his great-grandson Brayden. Primarily a Bay Area resident since 1952, John was a proud member of the Alameda County Leather Corps, Lavender Seniors of the East Bay, GLBT Historical Society, and the San Francisco Gay Men's group. He was also an active member of two Bay Area writing groups. Earning his master's degree, he was a career social worker in Orange and Alameda counties. Enjoying an early retirement, John focused on writing his autobiography, Penetralia , and taking time to read, drive, travel, and visit.
John, thank you for sharing your life with us. You will be truly missed by family, friends, co-workers, and especially by your partner, Mac. Love and God bless you, Johnnie Boy, you were a wonderful man.