thout complaining. She defied many odds when told things were not possible. She was able to give the gift of vision by being a cornea donor, and helped cancer patients by her hair being donated to Locks of Love. Survivors include her husband Peter, her mother Melanie Stone (Sandy Higgins) of Moberly, MO; father and mother-in-law, Tim and Sara Babcock of Jefferson, WI; a sister, Deanie (Scott) Anderson of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Eldon Barick; step-brother, AJ Caldwell of Alabama. A memorial gathering will be held Friday June 28, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holton American Legion in Holton, Michigan. A memorial gathering in Antigo will be announced later this summer. In lieu of gifts and flowers, donations in Ellen's name would be greatly appreciated to a charity of your choice. Ellen's family recommends the American Lung Association, St. Jude Children's Hospital or your local humane society.