Edith Ellen Pettis

I met Edie at a NOW meeting in 1992. She persuaded me to become the Executive Director of Pro-Choice Advocates of Greater Grand Rapids, a nonprofit whose board she was on. She was also a friend and always supported me. Realizing I was exhausted one day, she had me come over to her house and relax naked in her outdoor hot tub, then came back with wine and a cheese and fruit platter for me! As a young woman in my twenties at the time, Edie was the epitome of the independent, outrageous,...

I sure wish you were still here. There is so much to talk about. You certainly were the best friend anyone could ever have. We never ran short of things to talk or laugh about. I stopped by your house with Mike a few weeks ago and the tears wouldn´t stop. I miss it all. You did so many wonderful things for me that I´ll never forget. I miss your friendship so much. I´ll always love you!

Edie, I am missing you so much. Our day, weeks, months working out in the grove is something I´ll never forget. You were my best friend and there is so much I want to tell you...I guess I´ll meet you up there in heaven and we´ll hang out together like always. Just seeing your picture makes me cry. I will always miss you!

You are missed daily. I miss your perspective and outlook. I valued your opinion and miss our conversations and strategy sessions. Most of all I miss you and our visits.I love you dear friend. Thank you for your laughter, wisdom, generosity and always being there. Thank you God for Edie!

I went to High School with her, very friendly, out Going, and one of the prettiest girls in our Class of 65 . I wasn´t aware of her Passing . May she RIP. Sue ( Hess ) Willard