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Edythe McLeod Obituary
Dec 19, 1920 - Oct 19, 2013
Edythe McLeod, age 92, passed away peacefully at home in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert Owen McLeod, who was a pastor at Dundee Presbyterian Church. Edythe and Bob met in high school at Blackduck, MN, her hometown and place of birth, and married in 1943 in Princeton, NJ, while he was in seminary. The couple moved to Nebraska in 1954, and Edythe was a devoted pastor's wife to Presbyterian congregations in Central City, Plattsmouth, Bellevue (Avery), St. Paul, and Omaha (Dundee). Edythe attended Bemidji State Teacher's College and graduated from Peru State College in 1966. She taught in a one-room school near Nashwauk, MN, and in elementary schools in Central City, Plattsmouth, and Omaha, NE. During retirement, always the teacher, she enjoyed teaching beadcraft and knitting to other seniors. In 1997 and 2008, Edythe published two children's Christmas books, which were illustrated by Ralston artist Debra J. Groesser. Edythe and Bob loved traveling with the Holiday Ramblers, and she was an avid birder and gardener. Edythe was a member of P.E.O. Chapter BX and a member of Dundee Presbyterian Church. Edythe was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bob; parents, John Brooks and Alice (Maurice) Brooks; and by her nine siblings. Edythe is survived by her son, James (Janice) McLeod, Springfield, MO; daughters, Joye McLeod (husband James Wood), Springfield, NE, Kathryn (Gregory) Ohlsen, Utica, NE, and Ruth (Charles) Lucas, Colleyville, TX; and by grandchildren, Carol McLeod, Erin (McLeod) Fulton, John McLeod, Susan McLeod, Eric Ohlsen, Lauren Ohlsen, Alissa (Lucas) Bobek, Rebecca (Lucas) Ferguson, Benjamin Lucas, Christian Wood, Spencer Wood, and Stacey Wood; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
VISITATION Wednesday 4-6pm at Crosby Colonial Chapel. MEMORIAL SERVICE Thursday 2pm at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave. Private Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to Dundee Presbyterian Church. CROSBY BURKET SWANSON GOLDEN
Colonial Chapel
11902 W. Center Rd. 402-333-7200
www.crosby-burket.com
Memories and Condolences
for Edythe McLeod
Lauren Ohlsen
February 15, 2014
My dear Grandma, there are no words to express the love I have in my heart for you. You are the kindest, most loving, most amazing person I have ever known. I love you with all my heart and will forever cherish all of my memories with you. I miss you dearly every day.
Lance & Rosalie Myers
October 27, 2013
As a fellow Holiday Rambler we enjoyed many times with Edythe and Rev. Robert McLoed on Rally's and with the Omaha group in our RV's. We especially like to play games with them. We were able to take them in our coach to Gillete, WY when Rev. Bob was unable to drive himself and he was the Chaplin for the entire HRRVC club at the Rally. What a delightful pair. We were able to stop in and Edythe at the manor when ever we were in Omaha after we moved to Arkansas. They would always keep us up todate on their family. I notified the HRRVC club of Edythe's passing and they will note it in there next edition of the magazine.
Sylvia Aftonomos
October 26, 2013
Edythe lived with her husband, the Rev. B. McLeod, next to our house for many years and I came to know her very well. She was a special lady--kind, caring, and generous, but mainly a wise Bible teacher who lived and practiced the The Word.
One of her many kind acts toward our family comes to mind: our kitchen was undergoing extensive renovations at a time when I caught pneumonia. Edythe came over with a set of keys. “There,” she said, “while we are away on vacation, you come and stay in our house. You don't need to be breathing all that dust.” What a blessing that was for me!
Edythe was a multi-talented lady who gave and freely shared her gifts with so many people who deeply admired her. She was also a writer of children's books.
How I miss you Edythe! A rare lady so richly endowed with Christian virtues. A life of helping others, giving, and loving. A doer of The Word, and a blessing to me and countless others. Your kindness and spiritual wisdom taught me a great deal enormously enriching my life, and the lives of many others.
Mary Hunt Brown
October 24, 2013
With deepest sympathy. Mrs. McLeod was my 1st grade teacher at R.M. Marrs Elementary School ('71-'72). I still have the "Christmas Card Photo" that she gave to me in 1971. She was a great teacher that I thought of often over the years. Thoughts and prayers are with families.
1971 - Teaching at Marrs Elementary School
Mary Hunt Brown
October 24, 2013
Ellen Campbell
October 24, 2013
I'm a member of the Presbyterian Church in Central City, and I play in the bell choir. We are so grateful for the gift of our handbell set from your mother and father those twenty-some years ago. We loved both of them and have seen them a few times through the years. Your mother was such a pleasant, kindly woman. May you feel the nearness of God in this time of sadness.
Jody Filipi
October 24, 2013
Edythe will be missed by all who knew her. She was a great mentor to me when I was a young mom and my children loved her.
Rev. Greg Garis
October 23, 2013
The family of faith of St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Hurst TX is praying for the whole family and prays that the celebration of a mother's help give peace.
October 23, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Spencer Wood
October 23, 2013
I have grandma's apple butter recipe. And she even passed on to me her apple butter making spoon, given to her by her father. I'm harvesting apples now. And the apple butter legacy will live on with me. Whether or not I can make it as well remains to be seen. But one thing is for sure. Apple season is sure to bring memories of her to me forever. Thanks Edythe! We love you and will miss you!
October 22, 2013
My heart is full of sadness. I was proud to have known Edythe for many years when she visited Ruth, Chuck, and her grandchildren in Texas. I'll always remember her as a kind, loving and remarkable women whom I had so much respect. My sincere sympathy .
Alma Stofferson
October 22, 2013
I loved visiting with her. A great lady.
October 22, 2013
I had the opportunity to visit with Edythe the week before she passed away. What a blessing! I loved her as our pastor's wife and as a wonderful model of a Christian woman. May God hold you close as you mourn her loss, yet are grateful for her life.
Janice Bright
Roger Holthaus
October 22, 2013
Edythe will be missed by all whose presence she blessed. Roger Holthaus
Roger Holthaus
October 22, 2013
Edythe will be missed by many. She was a blessed friend.
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