Ethel M. Tudor

January 17, 1920 - October 2, 2020

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, West Lafayette Chapel

1184 Sagamore Pkwy W.

West Lafayette, IN 47906

Saturday 10/10, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, West Lafayette Chapel

1184 Sagamore Pkwy W.

West Lafayette, IN 47906

Saturday 10/10, 11:00 am

Ethel May (Scifres) Tudor, 100, of West Lafayette passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at her home. She was born January 17, 1920 at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. Dear daughter of Bertha (McCord) Scifres and Clarence Scifres. Beloved sister of Ray, Ralph, Robert, Charles and Helen (Allyn.) She was married to Theron Waymond Tudor. Cherished mother of John, James, Thomas, Willian, Robert, Mary (Chalfant) and Judy Tudor. Dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and great-grandmother of 26 great-grandchildren and great-great grandmother of 11 great-great grandchildren.

Ethel attended Round Grove elementary and then Battle Ground elementary school; while at Battle Ground her house burned down. She graduated from Klondike high school (class of 1937) attended the Purdue University school of science.

Ethel worked at Studebaker motors, and during World War II worked as “Rosie the Riveter” at Consolidated Industries which made airplane parts. She then worked at Purdue University in the School of Agriculture for 20 years. While working at Purdue, she worked Saturdays and Sundays in the office at Home Hospital. She also held an independent Real Estate Brokers License. After retiring from Purdue, she became an Assistant to the Director of Family Services.

Ethel treasured her connection to Purdue and the university community, and especially loved PU basketball and football. She is proud that her sons have all been active in military services with a combination of 51 years and currently has grand children in the service.

She is remembered for her sharp mind, loving patience, and enduring strength. She was known and cherished by so many as “Mom” and her long life of hard work, unconditional love and humility has left an everlasting influence on those she touched.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Soller-Baker West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West. Interment will be at Montmorenci Cemetery. You may leave memories and condolences at www.soller-baker.com.

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Mary, I'm very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Although I never met her, it's obvious from knowing you that she must have been a very wonderful lady. I know that nothing I can say will serve to condole, but I can wish that you know no further sorrow in life. Daveed

Being from the Lafayette area and now living in Colorado, I read the obits to see who I might know has passed. I sometimes click on ones I do not know, today being of Mrs. Tudor. I do want to say I am saddened for you in her passing. I am greatly impressed by her history, yet more impressed by her love of others. I certainly wished she had been in my life. You have a great legacy in your Mom, and varied stages of Grandma. I again express my condolences to you, and trust that God's comfort be upon you, His grace and mercy surround you in the days to come.

The second last paragraph of the obituary says it all. I loved Aunt Ethel and am so sorry I will not be able to attend. Love to all my cousins and Uncle Charlie and Aunt Helen.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.