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Ethel Willbanks Obituary

Ethel E. Willbanks, 94, a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs, passed away at her daughter's home in Longmont, Colorado, on August 13, 2013. Ethel was born in Colorado Springs on August 18, 1918. Ethel was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years, Joseph, in 1987. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Florence Tallman, father, Geof Southcotte, brother, John L. Southcotte, sister, Edith LeBeau, and daughter, Sandra L. Bell. Ethel worked for the Elite Laundry, Woolworths, and as a telephone operator in her early life. She is survived by a son, Ron Willbanks of Gillette, Wyoming; a daughter, Patrice (Ed) Wullschleger of Longmont, Colorado; son-in-law Walt (Kay) Bell of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by grandchildren: Glenn (Kellie) West, Kim (Gene) Macklin, Shawn (Amiee) West, Connie (Bill) Clark, Dave (Samantha) Bell, Dawn Bell, Ronnie (Jenn) Willbanks, Jason Willbanks, eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson on the way, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Sunday evening, August 18 from 5 to 7PM at Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Rd, Colorado Springs, CO. Memorial services will be 11AM on Monday, August 19, 2013, at the same location. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Billy Graham Evangelical Association or The Doris Day Animal League.

Published by The Gazette on Aug. 17, 2013.
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God bless and keep you dear Mrs. Willbanks. You will be missed.

Nancy Sluder

August 20, 2013

Dearest Patrice and family,
I have been thinking so much about your mom lately and have prayed for her and you. I did not know she had gone to be with the Lord. Your mom was so very dear and I have very fond memories of both of your parents.I am so glad that we could come and see you and your mom in 2011. That was very special! May God give you the comfort you need from His Holy Spirit and may the joy of the Lord be your strength. Your mom is being well taken care of and she is having a great time in God's presence. She will be greatly missed, but it is so good to know that we will see her again and that she is so happy and whole. Lots of love to you and your entire family, Patrice. God bless and keep you in His tender care.
Love, Charles and Nancy

Charles and Nancy Sluder

August 20, 2013

Thinking of all of you!! Nana touched more lives than I can begin to imagine and she will never be forgotten.

Barb Barnett

August 19, 2013

Mom, we love you dearly and will miss you more each day until we see you again. Love & kisses, Patrice and Ed

Patrice & Ed Wullschleger

August 18, 2013

My sincere condolences to your family!

Becky Allen

August 18, 2013

Nana will be missed by all. What an amazingly full life. I'm thinking of all the loved ones standing on a distant shore calling out "Here she comes!" I wish I was there to give hugs, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Sharon Foutz

August 18, 2013

To all of Nanna's family my sincerest condolences at this time of loss. Nanna was a mom, grandma, friend to everyone.I know she will be greatly missed. I will be praying for all of you, that God will walk you through this and show you a small bit of the joy that Nanna is now enjoying! Love,Cory

Cory Tyson

August 18, 2013

While my heart is breaking, I know that she is with her beloved hubby. How can one be sad, when a love so strong and true is reunited in heaven. I love you forever and ever. I miss you dearly. Thank you for being my Nana.

Kim Macklin

August 17, 2013

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