Elizabeth J. Rack

October 18, 1920 - April 7, 2011

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Rack, age 90, a resident of the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, OH; and formerly of Westbrook Drive, Toledo, OH; died peacefully at Elizabeth Scott on April 7, 2011. Betty was born on October 18, 1920, in Fremont, Ohio, to George and Laura Hoffman. After moving to Toledo, Betty attended Gesu Elementary School. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and attended St. Vincent's nursing program. Betty married Earl (Bud) Rack on April 25, 1942, at Gesu church. Bud and his father, Art, ran Toledo Welding Company, where Bud worked until he retired. Betty worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield before she had her family. After raising her children, Betty worked in the nursing office at Toledo Hospital for 21 years. Family was important to Betty and Bud, and for many years they spent summer weekends together with family at Devil's Lake in Michigan. Later, they enjoyed boating on Lake Erie in the summer and travel to Florida in the winter. Betty and Bud cherished long time friends and enjoyed dining, dancing and playing cards with them over the years. Betty enjoyed baking and her pies and cakes were appreciated by her family. Betty is survived by her daughters Patricia (Robert) Myers of Perrysburg, OH, and Carolyn (Robert) Eldridge of Maumee, OH; grandchildren Joan (Rick) Myers-Hinzman of Cincinnati, Ohio; Daniel (Sharon) Myers of Edgewood, New Mexico; Janet (Alan Moran) Myers of Burlington, NC: and Mark (Maria Perez) Myers of Cedar Falls, IA; and great grandchildren Aidan Myers-Moran, Clare Myers-Moran, Olivia Myers-Moran, and Emma Myers-Perez. She was predeceased by her husband Earl Rack on October 8, 2005; brothers Donald and twin Jack Hoffman, and sister Mary Holtz. The family is grateful to Hospice of Northwest Ohio for providing ongoing care and support for Betty both in her home and at Elizabeth Scott Community. We also wish to thank the compassionate staff at Elizabeth Scott Community where Betty resided this past year. There will be no visitation. A private Memorial Mass will be held by her family, in the near future and burial services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or to the Sisters of Notre Dame.