Edith Edberg

FELCH - Edith E. Edberg, 87, of Felch, died Sunday, Aug.19, 2007, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Kingsford. She was born July 6, 1920, in New Egypt, N.J., to John and Esther (Johnson) Anderson. When she was two years-old, her father died and she and her mother moved to Metropolitan to be near family there. She was raised and educated in Metropolitan and Armada, Mich., graduating from Felch High School in 1936 at the age of 16. She attended Eastern Michigan University and then married Arnold Edberg on Sep. 20, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1981. After six children, she returned to college and completed her teaching degree at Northern Michigan University. She also studied at Oxford University in England. She began her teaching career at Longfellow School in Foster City, then taught in Felch and retired from the North Dickinson Schools. In addition to teaching elementary school, she was a piano teacher for many years and was very proud of the accomplishments of her pupils. Her commitment to her music students continued long after her retirement as she accompanied students in solo and ensemble competition well into her 80s. Her passions included travel (especially to England), reading, classical music and opera, crossword puzzles, knitting and needlepoint, good conversation and pride in her family which included her Zion church family. Her life was one of service to her church and community. She was the organist and choir director at Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan and was honored by the congregation on July 8 for more than 50 years of service. She was a member, pianist and resident philosopher of the Kiwanis Club. She was recognized as a First Lady of Dickinson County and a Bresnan Super Senior. She served her community as a hospital gift shop volunteer, VFW Auxiliary member, Cub Scout, Girl Scout and 4-H leader and numerous activities involving church and young people. Edith is survived by four children, Mary Lou (David) Blomquist, Jim (Barb) Edberg, Bill (Rita) Edberg and Bob (Karen) Edberg. She leaves nine grandchildren, Mike Blomquist, Mary Beth (Blomquist) Krueger, Tom Edberg, Diana (Edberg) Reynolds, Robin (Edberg) Strauss, Allison and Angie Edberg, Jason and Ryan Edberg; and six great-grandchildren; a cousin, Doris Johnson; sister-in-law, Vernice Palmer; brother-in-law, Melvin Edberg; several nieces and nephews and lots of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; two sons, Arnold (Pug) and Thomas (Andy) and a granddaughter, Tammy Edberg. Friends may call at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home today between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. A brief prayer service will be conducted at 6:45 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Bill Jacobson on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Metropolitan, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Felch Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Condolences to the family of Edith Edberg can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Endowment Fund of Zion Lutheran Church, Metropolitan Road, Felch, Mich., 49831. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Edith Edberg

August 19, 1920 - August 19, 2007