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Louise Ediger Obituary
Louise Ediger was beloved by many for her life-long devotion to serving others through volunteerism. She was honored for her service in 2006 by Maryland's Governor Robert Erhlich as the recipient of Maryland's Most Beautiful People Award and, in 2007 she was the first Marylander to receive the prestigious national Extension ESP Award, the highest honor bestowed for volunteer service by the Extension Service in the country. In addition, she was recognized by 4-H for her tireless service and inducted into the 4-H Camp Center Hall of Fame and as a 4-H All Star. She actively served in leadership and volunteer capacities in many service organizations throughout her life including: the National Family Community Education Association, the 4-H Camp Center, The Lewistown Homemakers Club, Country Women of the World, Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee, and she was a founding member of the Jeanne Bussard Center Auxiliary for people with disabilities.
On Saturday, December 26, 2015 the family will receive friends at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Rd, Frederick from 11-1PM where a service will begin at 1:00PM. Rev. Albert K. Lane, III will officiate.
Interment will follow at Utica Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church's Building Fund, Utica, 10621 Old Frederick Rd., Thurmont, MD 21788.
Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Louise Ediger
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Pat Carnes
February 2, 2016
Dear Ray,
I vey recently found out about the passing of Louise. I am so sorry. She was a very lovely lady.
God Bless,
Pat Carnes
January 4, 2016
Dear Dr. Ediger,
I am so sorry for your loss. I work with Lynnelle and wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Kathy Ely
December 29, 2015
Dear Ray and Lynell, We send our most sincere condolences to both of you from Rosie and Ray Bentz God bless you
Emily Harrington Chamblee
December 27, 2015
Dear Dr. Ediger and Lynelle,
A life lived so well to God's glory and our joy. Praying His comfort and peace to you and your family. Much love to you!
December 26, 2015
Ray, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate Louise's life. What a wonderful lady who showed us all how to give back to community and our fellowman.
Dan Murphy
December 25, 2015
Ray, You are in our thoughts and prayer as we learn of Louise's passing. She will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her over the years.
Best Regards, John and Barbara Jorgensen
Buckystown, Md. and Scottsdale, Az.
JANET LEWIS
December 24, 2015
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF LOUISE. SHE WAS A VERY LOVELY LADY. ALWAYS HELPING SOME ORGANIZATION !!
Gail Bradley
December 24, 2015
I remember a lady of true grace and kindness. A smiling face and welcoming heart. The hours of Ms Louise seating folk at the Utica Picnic, leading the Choir at Church. I have been blessed to have known her and know that this Christmas the heavenly choir will sound even sweeter. My sympathy to her family for having to say goodbye to this special woman must be a difficult and sad time. God Bless
Mary & Marvin Koenck
December 24, 2015
Dear Ray, Lynell, Alex, & Lexo,
Louise is a beautiful soul, and through the sadness there emerges a new life in the presence of our Heavenly Father, and our Lord Jesus.
Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences, and our prayers for your comfort, strength, and peace.
Our love to each of you.
Barbara Legg Hallowell
December 24, 2015
Dear Dr. Ediger, Lynnelle, Alex and Lexo, my heart is heavy with this news. My thoughts and love are with you all. I hold you in the light. I choose to remember the wonderful summer nights of my childhood, spending the night, and Mrs. Ediger coming in to gently hush us to sleep if we were up to late, chatting and being silly, but always with a gentle smile. I choose to remember her patience and kindness for the countless impromptu living room stage shows and performances she endured, always with a laughter and a kind word of encouragement. I choose to remember fireflies, thunderstorms and the gentle wrap of a warm blanket when we ran in soaked to the bone. I choose to remember Mrs. Edgier not judging, but teaching me about church, and how you did things, and how she and Dr. Ediger always gave me the love and care that any child would be jealous of for a second set of parents. I remember "padoodle" and carried that car with one light out tradition into my own family. I remember seeing parents that loved each other. Thank you for some of the best memories of my life. I am so sorry for your pain and sadness. May you find comfort in those that are close and can hold you up now.
Bradley Eisiminger
December 23, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy!
Bradley & Shirley Eisiminger
Margaret Overton
December 23, 2015
I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my prayers and thoughts. Love to you all.
Dr Scott Barao
December 23, 2015
A life well lived indeed. Now, prayers become praises and faith becomes sight. Death, where is your sting? Swallowed up in victory. With much love, The Barao Family.
Dennis & Cassandra Lacey
December 23, 2015
Lynelle, So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you, Alex, Lexo and your father at this sad time. Peace for you in your grieving and blessings as you remember all of the great times.
December 23, 2015
Dearest Ray and Lynelle and Grandson: So many memories of shared events at Ft Detrick and at my late parents home on Quinn Road off I 40; meeting Ray and later Walt who passed away on 10/11/14 here in El Paso; so many memories of outings in Washington DC and of course marriage in Mt Airy on 5/30/64 where dear Ray was an usher! Louise will live on in my heart and those of the Donald Vollmer and Jessie and Harvey Davis connections. God's Grace on all of you and yours - how I wish we could all be together just one more time; planes do fly west as well as East, Ray and Lynelle!!! Your friend across the miles, Helen Mott, El Paso, Tx 915-779 2795. email [email protected]
Terry Lenhart Byrnes
December 23, 2015
Dr. Ediger and Lynelle, I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ediger's passing. She was truly a gem of a lady, so sweet and gentle all her life. Heaven has another angel for sure. Sending love and a hug from my family to yours.
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