Edwinna Creswick Vanderzanden

I love you mema I will always miss you

Hosted so many memorable Salmon Falls River Friends of Music Events.
Staunch and dedicated Democrat and democrat!

Amazing, strong and determined woman who blazed a trail for many of us. Raised an amazing family and on top of it all was an amazing cook. Her presence will be missed.

Fierce determination, intelligence, generosity of spirit. Works of art turned out in that kitchen.

Edwinna was my friend...honest, kind, caring, supportive and mentor. During my worst moments, Edwinna was an incredible strength and source of comfort. But, it was clear that her source of strength came from her unconditional love of her family. She shared beautiful stories, milestones, and always spoke with love and devotion. She will forever be a part of our hearts.

I knew her for a little while, got to know what a funny, careful, open woman she was: some people you never really forget. Winnie was one of those.

I´ve known few people as strong in principle, loyalty, generosity, and determination than my beloved friend Dani. We were friends for nearly a decade before I first met Edwinna, but when I finally meet Edwinna, now many years ago, a puzzle piece fit into place, and it was clear that these were traits that Edwinna had instilled in Dani from an early age.

There is little to say at these moments of such tremendous loss. Over time, I hope everyone will find comfort, and the occasional laugh, from their memories of time spent together, but take comfort, even today, that Edwina made lasting valuable contributions to the world around her, and her fierce spirit lives on through Dani and the countless others, family and non-family alike, Edwinna inspired in so many ways.

I will never forget Edwiinna´s thoughtfulness and generosity to me when I was her granddaughters nanny. She was one of the best grandmothers I´ve ever met! So sorry for everyone. She will be missed by many.

I am so proud to have been with Edwinna on this momentous day in Washington in2016.

I will also always cherish those Komen and Avon walks to combat breast cancer where she followed Dani, Jackie and I in her Volvo with hydration and food. The last time I saw her was last Easter, when she graciously (as always) took Dani and me to lunch at my favorite Legal Seafood. A fierce and generous woman.