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Edna Carman Obituary

Edna L. Carman, aged 92, passed away December 4, 2009 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was a homemaker and life long resident of the area. Edna Lena Ordelheide was born October 5, 1917 to Florenz and Maude (Mercer) Ordelheide in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She graduated from Palmer High School. She married Benjamin Mervin Carman on September 5, 1940 in Colorado Springs. Benjamin passed away in 1992 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Edna is survived by her children Howard and Lena Carman of Loveland, Colorado and Christine and Van Quinlan of Canon City, Colorado: three grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Carman; daughter Ellen Hillis; grandson Shane Quinlan. A memorial service will be held in Edna's honor 2:00 p.m. Tuesday December 8, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 819 E. Vermijo Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Key, 2250 Bott Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 8, 2009.

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December 23, 2009

Aunt Edna had a wonderful way of ending a story with a short laugh and say "that was kindof funny, you know".
I have fond memories of Aunt Edna and Uncle Ben in Grand Junction durning visits when I was young. Picking fruit, canning fruit, drying fruit, and always a busy household. In Colorado Springs, Aunt Edna always had time to visit with a phone call and I'm glad she was able to stay at her home with realitivly good health. She will be missed by many.
May love and friendship keep your family and ours close.
Cousin, Kathy Foster

Mary (Thaller) Arth

December 20, 2009

My mother and Edna were 1st cousins. We would vacation in Colorado almost every summer and would always stop by to visit Edna, Ben and family. We always had so much fun. I also have many memories of the old house that Edna lived in as we would also visit Aunt Maude and Uncle Florenz during those vacations
Edna was a very strong woman. I admired her for her strength and courage during rough times. I will truly miss her.

December 11, 2009

I delivered meals to Mrs. Carman for years. She was always so friendly and appreciated our volunteer work. She will be missed. Mary Schleicher

Mary Carman

December 10, 2009

Grandma was a very special lady. I only got to know her for a few years of her life, and I am so very glad we got to come down for Thanksgiving. She made our stay very special! We will miss you!!

December 8, 2009

Precious Edna. You will be missed, but there is some comfort in knowing that you are now with your complete family. Hug Hal for us and tell him that he is also greatly missed.

Devin and Franklin Lady

Howard Carman

December 8, 2009

Mother was the glue that kept us all together. Now it is up to Christine and us.
It was always so great to come visit her in that wonderful old house.....
so many memories there.
We will miss you, Mother, so very much.
All our love always,
Howard & Lena Carman

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