Edna Marie Begg

Edna Marie Begg Marshall Edna Marie Begg, age 90, went to be with her Lord on Monday evening, April 6, 2009. She was born in Bellevue, Michigan on February 21, 1919 the daughter of Clinton and Hannah Marie (Edwardson) Reynolds. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1937. In 1944, Edna moved to Marshall with her husband, Dr. Allan D. Begg to establish and help run the Marshall Veterinary Clinic. Edna was a longtime member of the Marshall United Methodist Church and the Esther Circle there. She belonged to the Monday Club in Marshall and also served as a hostess for the annual Marshall Historical Home Tour for many years. Edna was incredibly proud of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Peggy Domingo) Begg of Battle Creek, Tom Begg of Marshall, John Begg of Maryland, David Begg of Marshall and Susan (Tom) Hess of Grand Ledge; her grandchildren, Connie, Carrie, Corinne (Franco), Ben, Bill, Aaron (Liz), Thomas, Megan, Tommy, Dan, Ellie; and her great-grandchildren, Sophie, Sebastian and Adi. Edna is also survived by a special niece, Janice Miller, and many other nieces and nephews; former daughters-in-law, Cheryl Begg and Brenda Perkins; and the caregivers and her many friends whom she lived with and who cared for her at the Best Care Plus Living Center in Marshall. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Dr. Allan D. Begg; a beloved family friend, Mae Sherman; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Begg; and seven brothers and sisters, Borghild in Norway, Hazel, Edward, Wesley, Carl, Alice and Clint. Edna loved to make special food for her family and friends. She was especially known for her pies and bread pudding, which were highly-favored contributions at church suppers and the Home Tour bake sales. At Christmas time, many lucky friends received raspberry jelly and the hard candies that she made with her children and grandchildren. She was also known as a meticulous seamstress. Edna enjoyed knitting and loved making afghans and baby blankets for her family. She had a treasured collection of angels, many of which she received from family and friends. One of the highlights of Edna's life was when she traveled with her brother, Clint, to visit her mother's birthplace and relatives in Norway. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 2:00 4:00 and 6:00 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate Edna's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Marshall United Methodist Church, 14711 N. Old U.S. 27, Marshall. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oaklawn Hospice or the Fountain Clinic of Marshall. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com