Edna Mary Austin, age 78, a longtime Clear Lake resident, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
She was born March 21, 1928 in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of George and Hulda Kohlman McEwen.
Edna grew up in the Ballard area of Seattle attending school and graduated from high school. She received her RN Degree in Nursing in 1949 and began her nursing career working at Memorial Hospital and later United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley for 30 years. Edna was married to Harry Austin in 1949 in Seattle and he preceded her in death in July of 1968. She was a lifetime member of the Clear Lake PTA, Cedarcrest Grange, Skagit Valley Grange, and Clear Lake Community Covenant Church. Edna enjoyed cooking, sewing, and cross stitching. She is survived by her daughters, Louise Austin of Clear Lake and Joan Austin of Sedro-Woolley. A sister, Vona Baker of Seattle and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harry, a son Vernon, and a sister Mae.
Private Graveside Services will be held Monday, November 20, 2006 at the Clear Lake Cemetery with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 PM at the Clear Lake Community Covenant Church with Pastor Tim Hedberg officiating. Visitation will be Friday, November 17th and Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Memorials are suggested to the Clear Lake Community Covenant Church. Arrangements and Services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
My name is Kathleen Robinson..I knew Vern Austin in High School in Sedro Woolley, Washington…and we dated some and went to the dances together…he lived in a very nice Brick home..from Sedro Woolley, to the road to Clear Lake…where I lived with my mom and dad…Vern had a very nice car he fixed up real fancy…he was a very gentle and Kind man…I have our picture together at the dance…very sweet…he died at graduation…I have thought of him on and off over the years…and was so saddened by his early death…he mother Edna would study me over when he brought me home to meet her…she looked Italian to me…so I will put Vern in my Geneology record and pass his memory on to my family…I know I will see him again in Heaven…God be with you Vern and Edna…love kathy, oregon