Ethel (E) Tobin

12/4/1930 — 3/4/2017

• Service Date: 3/18/2017
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Ethel Elsie Tobin 86 years old

Ethel “E” Tobin was called home to the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Spokane, WA.

Born December 4, 1930 to Harry and Daisy Hatch in Orofino, Idaho. Ethel was known by many as “E” and in her childhood years as “Sis.” Everyone who knew her would describe her as a very loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend.

She grew up on the family farm in Grangemont, Idaho with her sister Dolores “Dee” McIntyre and brother, Dwane “Sonny” Hatch.  She attended elementary school at the Grangemont School House and graduated from Orofino High School in 1948.

She moved to Lewiston to pursue her passion in nursing. She graduated as a R.N. from St. Joseph School of Nursing in May, 1951.

She was employed at the Pediatric Clinic for Dr. Mannschreck and Dr. Olson. She then worked at the Lewiston Orthopedic Clinic before retiring after 36 years of nursing.

She met the love of her life, James “Jim” Tobin and they married on September 4, 1955 in Lewiston where they resided together for 60 years. During this life long commitment, she made their home a place where you always felt welcome and never left hungry. 

Throughout E’s life, she enjoyed bowling, fishing, water skiing, camping, gardening and animals. She especially loved her horse, Bailey.  She was a member of the Ladies of the Elks and volunteered at the First United Methodist Church. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jim, her parents, Daisy and Harry Hatch and her sister, Dolores “Dee” McIntyre.

E is survived by her two children; Carrie Ann Beloit and her husband, Tom, Trudy Bayless and her husband, Lenny; grandchildren Leslie, Justin and John Beloit, Stephanie and Brenna Bayless; great grand children, Grasyn and Bentley Beloit, granddaughter-in-law Heidi Dunn and many nieces and nephews.

For those who knew “E” or had the great opportunity to meet her, all quickly realized what a special person the Lord had lent us. She impacted and touched the hearts of many and continued to do so up to the moments of her passing. Our lives have changed forever because of her and the unconditional love she so openly shared was endless.

A memorial service to celebrate E’s life will be March 18, 2017 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Lewiston, 1906 Broadview Dr.

Family suggests memorials may be made to Lewiston Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

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Saturday, March 18, 11:00 AM

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First United Methodist Church
1906 Broadview Drive
Lewiston, Idaho 83501

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