Edna Magdalena Seely

Edna Magdalena Schatz Seely died peacefully at the age of 91
in her home in Woodburn, Oregon on
September 2, 2015.

She was born on May 20,1924 in Freeman, South Dakota to Annette Keller Schatz and W. Herman Schatz and grew up in Sheridan,Oregon and worked for many years for Cecil Harrison Insurance in downtown Sheridan.

On April 12, 1964 she was married to Norman Blaine Seely at Trinity Lutheran Church of Sheridan and lived the rest of her life in Woodburn.

The Seely's were charter members of Hope Lutheran Church of Woodburn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Lilly Schatz Hegna, McMinnville, Oregon and brother Leonard Schatz, Auburn, Washington.

Survivors include four nieces and nephews of the Norman Hegna family of McMinnville and six nieces and nephews of the Seely family.

Edna was a kind and thoughtful soul. She saw the best in everyone. Her thoughtful gifts, her kind words and ability to reflect her interest in what was going on in someone's life was evident. She had a wonderful laugh and a sweet smile (she also made a fabulous
dish of sweet potatoes!) She was truly a great person who lived a wonderful life. It was a gift to know her.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday- Sept. 15th at Hope Lutheran Church in Woodburn OR. Interment will be at Greencrest Memorial Park in Sheridan, OR. Arrangements by Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel Woodburn, OR.