Date of Birth: May 11, 1925
Date of Death: November 6, 2015
TANK – Ethel Helen Tank of St. Paul Lutheran Home, Melville, Sask., beloved wife of Paul Tank, entered her eternal rest peacefully, with her family at her side, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 at the age of 90 years.
Ethel was born on May 11, 1925 at Stockholm, Sask., the eldest daughter to Andrew and Helen (nee Rakai) Toth. Ethel grew up in the Esterhazy-Kaposvar area where she received her education. In 1943, Ethel left home and moved to Melville, Sask. where she first starting working at White Lunch Café. Later she worked as a cleaning lady for various people, then began employment for Ideal Dry Cleaners and met Paul in the Coral Room at the Waverly Hotel.
Ethel and Paul were united in marriage on June 19, 1970 at St. Henry’s Roman Catholic Church in Melville. Ethel moved to Paul’s farm south of Melville and continued to work for the dry cleaners for a year. Ethel loved the farm and took an active part in the farming operation, tending to the chickens, sheep and cattle, as well growing a large garden. She also found time to sew, knit, crochet and pick all sorts of berries. In the fall of 1985 the couple moved into Melville.
On April 27, 2007 due to health reasons Ethel became a resident at St. Paul Lutheran Home.
Predeceased by her father, Andrew Sr.; mother, Helen; brothers, Andrew Toth Jr. (Gertie), Ernest Toth (Gladys); sister, Isobel (Ed) Boyko; a brother and two sisters in infancy; her first husband, Earl Babcock; son, Rodger Babcock; step-son, Albert; step-daughter, Ruth (Josephsen); step-grandson, David.
Ethel leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husband, Paul Tank; two sons, Bill (Lorna) Babcock and their children, Scott (Janet) and Leanne (friend C.T.); Eugene (Dianne) Babcock and their children, Scott (Karen) and Tracy (Doug); daughter, Norma (Doug) Biro (nee Babcock) and her children, Kim (Doug) and Keith (Tracy); daughter-in-law, Helen Babcock (Tillmans) and her daughters, Shera-Lin (Jay), Verena, Joleena, Tiffany; Ruth’s children, Patricia, Elizabeth, Mary, Linda, Albert; 25 great-grandchildren; one great- great-granddaughter; five stepgrandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral Home, Melville.
