EDNA CAVIEZEL Obituary

Edna Eileen Caviezel Edna was born on December 26, 1918, to Finnish immigrants Jacob and Sanna Sippola. She grew up in Burnett, WA and attended Buckley High School, where she met Mel Caviezel. Mel and Edna married on June 30, 1940, and had seven children. They were married for 37 years until Mel's death in 1978. Edna loved coffee and pie, crossword puzzles, Mt. Rainier, animals of all kinds, singing old show tunes, discussing current events with anyone, and most of all being with family and good friends. Edna died peacefully in her bed with her family at her side on February 27. She is survived by her 7 children, their spouses, 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held for Edna at 1:00 on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the ground floor facility of Mama Stortini's in Puyallup.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for EDNA CAVIEZEL

6 Entries

Deborah Jordan

March 16, 2011

For many years, walking over the threshold into the Caviezel home was always a special moment. Edna, then only referred to as "Nancy's Mom", created an environment that gently welcomed. Typical, I suppose of my age at the time, I didn't pay tribute to Edna's generosity, intelligence and humor. They were always present though and expected. Being in her kitchen was simply one of the best places to be.
When she greeted me following my Dad's death with the comment, "Isn't this hell" I was struck more by my shock about hearing her say "hell" than my awareness that decades later, that comment would continue to be one of the most insightful and supportive things anyone has ever said to me at a time of grief.
Thank you, Edna, for all that you gave so many years back.

Pat Richmond

March 11, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all the extended Caviezel family that knew and loved "Grandma Edna". She had a delightful sense of humor and a refreshing candor that I enjoyed. She and my mother enjoyed the time they were together and the enjoyment and pride in their families.
Hugs,
Pat Richmond

Sam Caviezel

March 7, 2011

Getting dropped off at Gramma E's for an overnight when I was a young Caviezel was truly a special and memorable experience. Why? Because Gramma E would take me to the grocery store with her, and I could pick out any kind of potato chip that I wanted, and eat the whole damn bag! It is chiefly through her wonderful spoiling that I still dream of Ruffles Au Gratin's to this day. She certainly knew the way to her grandson's heart, and since we didn't have much time together, she went straight for it...thank you, Gramma E!!

Christmas Eve and Easter, of course, were the rocks upon which the Caviezel family was built, and Gramma E was the keystone, fixing things in the kitchen, or holding the place of honor on the sofa or big chair, but really, keeping people together. I have countless fond memories of exploring what was to me that vast, Harry Potteresque house...all of the drafts and mysteries of upstairs, with the warm hearth of family waiting in the living room below. As a new father, I can't imagine raising Carol, Dad, Dave, Dick, Nancy, Diane and Paul...Paul alone would have been more than I could handle! ;) Gramma E was on the Mt. Rushmore of my childhood, and I'm sorry she's gone. I'm so grateful that my wife got to meet her. I think it's neat that Felicia's birthday is also December 26th...Gramma E always loved it when we told her that...she thought that was "A-OK", and "a little bit of alright". Right back at you, Gramma E. Thank you for everything. -Sam

Bill Wager

March 6, 2011

Mel,

My thoughts are with you, buddy. I lost my mom last year as well. Initial sadness was overcome knowing she lived an incredibly long and inspired life, as I'm sure is the case with you and your mother. Still have fond memories of renting the "little house" in your mom's back yard when I was between things, so-to-speak.

Take care, my friend. Incense and a candle will be lit in her honor this evening in our rooftop Buddha room where the winds are always favorable in the Gulf of Thailand.

Lynnett Vasicko Stevenson

March 3, 2011

What wonderful memories I have of visiting your family in Sumner with my mom and dad every few weeks on the way home from my grandmother's house in South Prairie. Your mom and dad were always so gracious and welcoming whenever we would stop by, and you all became family, creating many wonderful childhood memories. Your parents and my father were the best of friends from high school and that wonderful friendship between our parents latest all of their lives. Your mother was a charmer, so intelligent, spunky and full of fun and joy. She was such a treasure. I can still hear her laughter. Thank you for the memories Edna, and rest in peace. My sincere condolences to all of the Caviezel family. With much love for all of you,

Celeste Duncan

March 2, 2011

Edna was just plain a kick in the pants, always feisty, always fun, always a delight. She will be greatly missed.

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