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Edna Alice Potter was born April 10, 1922 in Los Angeles, CA to Norman and Bessie Hastings. She was a lifelong resident of Los Angeles and Gardena. She attended Fremont High School and received her Associate of Arts degree in Art from Los Angeles City College. She was first employed at the Reardon Company and later during WWII at Firestone Rubber Co. and Army Ordinance. She met and married Ralph L. Potter on February 10, 1948. She worked as the school administrator for the Manchester Baptist and Calvary Baptist Elementary Schools. After retirement, she attended Torrance First Baptist Church where she was active with the deaconesses and led senior travel. She went to be with the Lord at age 88 on September 11, 2010 in Torrance surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Ralph; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Kathy Potter of Los Angeles; daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Douglas Beatty of Tennessee; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Torrance First Baptist on September 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Donations may be made to the Doors of Hope Women's Shelter, Wilmington, CA. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Dear Ralph, Norma and Gary, We cannot imagine not seeing Edna and her sweet smile and spirit. We were so privileged to have known all of you. Your were a part of our lives when we lived around the corner on 169th St. and you are s part of our history forever. We mourn your loss and pray that our Lord will comfort you and heal your spirit. You were so blessed to have such a precious wife and mother.
Joe and Joy Ciniero
September 26, 2010
Dear Ralph,Gary,Norma,and Family, Thank you letting me know of Edna's homegoing. She was a dear friend and I do send my sincerest sympathy to all of you. She will be remembered as a wonderful lady who was kind, joyful, capable, and hardworking. We worked together at Calvary Baptist School and we had some good times together with our husbands. I'm sure she is praising our Lord now. This morning I read I Thess. 4:13-18. What wonderful promises we have as Christians! May our precious Holy Spirit comfort you! Love, Virginia Gray and Sons
Virginia Gray
September 24, 2010
Dear Ralph, Norma and Gary,
So sorry to hear this news--Peggy sent me the message. Although this is a sad time, you all have much to celebrate from having had Edna/Mom in your lives. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Robin Mohn
September 17, 2010
Dear Ralph,
I am so sad for you at this tremendous loss.... Your wife, best friend, and lifelong partner for so many decades. I am so glad you got to go on the trip this summer, even though it was difficult for Edna. It was a chance to celebrate your birthday and enjoy God's beautiful creation in the Columbia River region.
Richard and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your children and grandchildren. We know Edna is in heaven and that is a comfort to all of us.
You two were so very special to me, and we are so glad we got to spend time with you travelling to Hawaii in 2006 and also our Europe river cruise trip back in 1995. God bless you, my dear friend.
Love always, Alison and Richard Henniger
September 16, 2010
Dear Gary and Kathy,
Richard and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Take heart that your dear Mother is at peace with Our Lord.
Love and sympathy,
Richard and Britt
Richard and Britt Kayaian
September 15, 2010
Dear Gary and Kathy,
Skip and I want to offer our condolences for the terrible loss of your mother.
Beverly and Skip (your next door neighbors)
September 15, 2010
Edna,
We love you for the gift of your amazing son you have shared with the world!
We mourn at your loss but celebrate with you as we know you are celebrating in heaven!
The Alpine Family
Tim, Dale, Shane, Shannell, Brooke, Shane, Noella and Hugo!
Shannell McMillan
September 15, 2010
Norma,
Bruce and I have thought about and prayed for you during this time of loss. Your mom's smile says it all, however. What a charming countenance on this great lady. I'm sure she is rejoicing around the throne!
Much love,
Bruce and Jill Coble
Jill Coble
September 14, 2010
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