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Edith Van Winkle Obituary

Edith Van Winkle, age 92, died on February 12, 2011. She was born November 14, 1918 in Concord, MA.. She is survived by her four children, Valerie Richardson, Beth Israel, Celetha Reyos, and Bruce Berry; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Edith worked for many years for the State of Colorado, holding administrative positions at CU Denver, the Colorado School of Mines and Auraria.. Following retirement she volunteered for several years at the Arvada Arts Center. A wicked bridge player, she enjoyed reading the paper and discussing current events up until her passing. Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bayview Chapel

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18, 2011.

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Treena Tipton

February 18, 2011

Valerie and family,

The loss of a parent is always difficult, especially the loss of a mother. The bond between mother and her child is special and can't be replaced. I am here for you.

Joann and Bob Steidl

February 18, 2011

Valerie

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

February 17, 2011

Dear Val and family,

Your mother's great sense of humor will be treasured for many years by all of us.
We had with her many great moments and will miss her a lot.
A wise person told me once that when you loose your mom you are no longer a child. May you re-find all your childhood hopes and dreams by being next to Chloe. She will sustain and encourage you in those times.
I enjoyed working with you and will always think about Edith.
With love,

Moirah Cretu
A New Life Adult Family Home

Sue St. Clair

February 17, 2011

Harv & I send our love and concern. Losing a parent is always hard, no matter where we are in life. You have the memories of happy times and the knowledge you were with her during the difficult times. Know you and Chloe are in our thoughts.

Holly Harris

February 17, 2011

Though I never met Edith in person, if she was anything like her daughter and my beloved friend Valerie, I am sure she had a razor sharp intellect and a heart of gold. How wonderful to know she lives on in her family.

Sally DuBane

February 17, 2011

Sad to hear of your loss. May your happy memories sustain you and your family.

Valerie

February 16, 2011

A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.
Tenneva Jordan

Edith Van Winkle

February 16, 2011

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