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Edi Alfarone Olund, 87, courageously passed away in her Seattle home with her children by her side in the early morning hours of April 16, 2013 after a brief but tenacious battle with cancer.
A first generation American born into the Italian family of Salvatore and Carmela Alfarone, Edi grew up in Seattle's "Garlic Gulch" neighborhood and graduated from Garfield High School. She married Donald J. Olund in 1949, and they spent 43 wonderful years together before Don's death in 1992. An avid Husky and Mariner fan, Edi was recently recognized by the VA Hospital for her contribution of over 10,000 hours of volunteer service.
Edi died as she lived her life - with dignity, grace and humor. She will be missed by many.
She is survived by her children Lisa Olund (Jim), Lynn Youngblood (Les) and Don Olund (aka Blackie), grandchildren Sarah Basse (Galen), Rachel Youngblood (Michael), Colin Youngblood, and great-grandson William; as well as sister Teresa Pankiewicz and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private funeral mass and burial will be held before a Celebration of Life reception at Salty's on Alki from 2-4pm on Friday April 19, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Veteran's Hospital, Group Health Hospice, or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Reed
July 23, 2024
Today, I reflected back, as I have many times over the years, of our dearest Ms. Edi. This special lady still and will forever, remain in my heart. Miss you Ms. Edi. Your VA Voluntary Service has not been the same for me, without you. Always, with Love, Linda
April 23, 2013
Edi was a joy and I only found out today at the VA Volunteer luncheon that she had passed. I adored her and we talked often as I worked in the Social Work department. I will miss her dearly, she was truly a lady of class, wit, and character. Victoria Cohen
Dale Bouton
April 19, 2013
Lisa, Lynn, Blackie, and extended family,
My brothers and I were so very saddened at the loss of Edi, your mom and our second mom. Our memories of Edi (And all the Olunds') are many and so very fond. When our mom passed Edi "Looked after us" with phone calls, thoughts, and I'm sure at times a lot of prayers!
One memory that really stands out for me personally and one that I think is most telling of the role your mom played in my life was when I got married. It was decided that we would have a wedding at St. Joseph's church but only have immediate family to be followed by a wedding party for extended family and friends a few weeks later. Immediate family meant my wife-to-be, her mom and dad, and her 12 brothers and sisters. And me and my mom and dad and two brothers. That was it. On the day of the wedding I walked in to that vast church building on Capital Hill and as I walked down the aisle I saw to my right the 14 members of my wife-to-be's family and to my left, the four Bouton family members. And oh yes, Edi Olund! I'll never forget what Edi told me after the ceremony, "Dale, I'm a catholic in good standing, I can go in to any church I want at any time, and if I want to see Dale get married I'm going to see Dale get married! And that she did. And that was Edi. And I was so glad she was there.
I will miss her dearly. Her spirit, our discussions about the Husky football program, her beloved Mariners, life in general, memories of my mom and dad and the the fun times she and Don had with them, getting updates on her kids and grand kids, and selfishly just knowing that even though my mom and dad were gone, our second mom was still there, on duty as always with love, kindness, and genuine care in her heart.
I wish you all love,light,and piece of mind & heart at this time.
Fondly,
Dale
Morgan Von Rueden
April 18, 2013
Dear Blackie, Lynn, and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. She was so wonderful to Rosemary and myself, and all the neighborhood kids--driving us everywhere, allowing us to always play and meet at your house. Whenever I visit my folks and go to St. Edwards with my Mom, I always would seek your mother out if she was there to thank her for all her kindness in our "wonder years". God bless you all in this difficult time of sadness. Sincerely, Morgan Von Rueden
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