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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 11263
Title: Edward M. Babeck
Date: 1945 - 2009
Creator:
Inscription/Marks: 11/19/1945
Summary: Edward M. Babeck, 63, Bismarck, ND, died January 5, 2009, at his home. Mass of Christian burial was held at Church of St. Mary, Bismarck, with Rev. Charles Heidt officiating. Burial was at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Belfield, ND. Ed was born November 19, 1945, in Dickinson, ND, the son of Mike and Mary Babeck. He was raised on the family farm northwest of Belfield, and attended Belfield High School. He later joined the United States Air Force. After an honorable discharge in 1966, Ed attended UND and BSC. He married Judy Jaborski in December 1968. He worked as a computer programmer at UND, Grand Forks, from 1969 – 1971. He then programmed for United Hospital, Grand Forks, before moving to Bismarck and working for NCR from 1974 to 1985. In 1985 he became selfemployed and enjoyed his work of computer programming and sales as a partner in Dakota Programs. He was still active in the business until the time of his death. Ed was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved music, especially old time, and was an avid accordion and guitar player. Ed formed a family band, "Country Pride,” with his two sons, Monte and Sheldon in 1988. The band has entertained for many weddings and anniversaries. Ed’s last performance with the band was 2009 New Year’s Day. Ed also has organized the Great Plains Polka Fest, which is held in Bismarck. People have traveled from across the nation to attend his polka fest. Ed was a member of the American Legion, Amvets, Eagles, Moose, and Elks Clubs. He was also an avid fan of the Vikings and enjoyed watching them on Sundays. Ed will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Left with many fond memories are his mother, Mary, Bismarck; his three sons, Monte (Anjyl), Jody, and Sheldon, all of Bismarck; three grandchildren, Hunter, KenaDee, and Dalton; and one sister, Elaine (Steve) Kessel, Belfield, and their children. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Mike; and his grandparents.
Red ID: FND_I_62027 Image ID: 523667 Image Notes: FND001 11263

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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