Obituary of Steven Eggy Elliott

Ignatius “Eggy" Elliott We are very sad to announce the passing of Ignatius “Eggy" Elliott on September 28, 2022. Eggy was born to Bennett and Beulah Elliott on October 13, 1948. Father of three sons, Delaney Bennett Elliott, Tacoma Dale Elliott and Edward Leslie Elliott. He is also survived by niece, Janelle Severson and her two sons; and nephew, Dion Ettsity. Eggy graduated Lakeport's Clearlake Union High School in 1966 and worked at various jobs in Lake and Tehama counties for PG&E. He also was a very talented baseball player. He was one of the star players for the legendary championship Oakland Warriors fast pitch softball team. Eggy was so proud of his Native American heritage, he being Pomo and Cahto. Pomo from his grandmother, Bessie Augustine and Cahto from his grandfather, Gene Ray, his father, Bennett was also Pomo. Eggy was the sole person responsible for getting the Sugar Bowl Rancheria re- instated to federal trust status after the U.S. Government terminated the tribe in the late fifties. He worked with the California Indian Legal Service for years before the case was finally won in 1992. The tribe is currently the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians here in Lakeport and enjoys all federal benefits thanks to Ignatius Eggy Elliott. Eggy also collaborated on two books about the Pomo culture here in Lake County and was currently advocating for the Museums of Lake County's Pomo Bronze Statue Project. Eggy will always be remembered for his amazing sense of humor. Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with Eulogy at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Hartley Cemetery at 1:00 PM. Reception will be held at Scotts Valley Tribal Office 1005 Parallel Drive in Lakeport.