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Rita Edgington Obituary

Rita F. Edgington, 81, passed away February 19, 2008, at Porter Hospice, Centennial, CO. She was retired from Tutt Library at The Colorado College. Rita was born May 16, 1926, in Sheridan County, Kansas, to James J. and Nellie A. (Mowry) Kemper, the youngest of a family of ten children. She was married July 13, 1946, to Allen E. Edgington who died in 1986. Her mother and father, five brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Catt and husband Ben of Littleton, CO and Marsha Emerson and husband Kenneth of Parkville, MO; one son, Gary A. Edgington and wife Joan of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandsons, Brian Catt and Travis Emerson; one sister Jane Bennett of Shelton, WA and numerous relatives and friends. No local service is planned. Cremation has taken place and burial will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 23, 2008, in the Hoxie Cemetery at Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the givers choice. Ellis Family Services, Littleton, CO in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Gazette from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2008.

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Wanda Edgington

February 16, 2025

I can still see your mother's face and hear her voice and cherish the email correspondence we had. And remember she and Allen and Floyd and Marcella's kindness in taking in the kids of Ivan Edgington while my father struggled to start a new life. I honor Rita for her kindness and generosity and will never forget her.

Vicky (Edgington) Melton

February 24, 2008

Aunt Rita, you have always been my favorite aunt! You were always so nice to me. I have many memorable memories of you that I will never forget. Carol, Gary, and Marsha God bless. May the Lord watch over you during this time of your loss. I love you!

Wanda Edgington

February 22, 2008

We were was very saddened to hear about our Aunt Rita's death. She was a wonderful human being and did a lot for all of Ivan's kids. On behalf of Lee and Evelyn Edgington, Wanda Edgington and Peggy Cruz, we send our sincere condolences to Carol, Gary and Marsha and other members of the family.

Nancy Heinecke

February 22, 2008

Aunt Rita, you were always such a pleasure to be around. You always were generous with your time and such a positive person. I remember well all the family reunions that you organized. I will miss you.

Dee Danenberg

February 22, 2008

Our Mother's Love is with us always.

Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family.

Love, Dee

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