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Edna Bennett Obituary
Edna was born May 23, 1926 to James C. and Mina Beare in Lurton, Arkansas. Moving to California in the 1930's-she grew up to work in the shipyards during WWII.
Always looking for an adventure, she moved to Fairbanks in 1949. There she eventually married, had her two daughters, Vera & Debra, and went into business with her husband, Gale and their business partner, Lew Kinda. They owned and operated the Cottage Bar until moving to Anchorage, after the '64 Quake. Edna and Gale then owned and operated the Westerner Bar on 4th Avenue and later the Western Lounge on Fireweed/ C Street until his death (1976) & Edna's retirement in the 80's.
Continuing her love for adventure, she traveled extensively, with her sister, Wanda, taking many cruises & exploring many new and exciting places.
Edna lived several winters with her sister lakeside in Clearlake Oaks, California, but the call of the Chugach's was too much and she returned to Alaska for good in 1992. She would say she loved those mountains', always having a view out her front door and out her window at the Pioneer Home.
To continue the adventure, she leaves behind her daughters, Vera Delong and Deb Greeson; grandson, Brian Delong and his partner, Sarah Erickson; granddaughter, Denise Litirvenn, her husband, Chris and their daughter(the Great-Grandchild), Lwaxana Litirvenn; beloved sister, Wanda Fulford and her son, Ron Regnier; nephew, Robert Frolich; sister, Mary Smith and many friends, and loved ones scattered around the country and the world.
The family would like to thank the Anchorage Pioneer Home and especially Dianne of Providence Hospice for taking care of Edna.
Always one for a party, a Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5 p.m. January 25, 2014 at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 4207, 2020 Dowling Road. Please come and share a story and have final toast to a Grand Lady!
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Hospice or the Anchorage Pioneer Home
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Denise Litirvenn
January 25, 2014
Goodbye Grandma- thank you for the time you got to spend with Lwaxana. Watching you make her giggle and smile made my day. The look on her face when you slyly put a French fry in her mouth is my favorite. I'm glad you got to meet her. :)
January 24, 2014
My Deepest sympathies for you and your family Miss Vera.
Norm Bailey
Wade & Sheri Strahan
January 23, 2014
To a truly Great Lady. Longtime friend and mother figure to many. Thanks for touching all our lives and hearts. Loved your laughter and stories, especially the one about you, Yvonne, a sack of quarters and the piano at the Chicaco Bar!!!
You will be missed by many.
Love you.
January 23, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss.
L. W
January 22, 2014
My condolences to the family, may you find peace at this most difficult time and may you look to the future with hope and confidence that death, mourning, outcry and pain will be no more.
renate nowka
January 21, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the loss of your mom lots of hugs and prayer to u and the family
Carol McCamant
January 20, 2014
I called Edna Jewels because she always had on her lovely matching jewelry and looked pretty. She was a very fun and cool lady and she will be very missed.
Chuck Doyle
January 19, 2014
I grew up with her daughter Deb, lucky to know Edna. She was larger than life and a pleasure to have known. These are the kind of folks who built Alaska and were ambasadors of Alaska. Edna will be well remembered by the many whose lives she touched, we will all miss her.
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