Ethel was born in 1924, near Tuscola Ill to Hubert and Edith Ingram who farmed in that area. She faced many hardships including being in a family with 8 children during the depression and the death of her mother at the age of eleven. Ethel was married to Ed Needham in 1956 until his death in 1973.
Ethel had many professional positions, the longest of which was Supervisor of Bank Tellers at Denver Bank Western in downtown Denver until she retired in 1989.
Ethel is survived by many nieces, nephews and Great nieces and nephews. Ethel was a friendly person and enjoyed many long-term friendships over the years. She will be missed by many.