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Edna Harrison Obituary
Resident of San Jose
Edna was born in Bakersfield on May 7, 1929, and raised in nearby Wasco, California. She graduated from Wasco High School in 1947. She moved to San Jose in 1949 and graduated from San Jose State University with a Specialist in Reading Teaching Credential. She taught elementary school in Germany and traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East. When she returned to San Jose, she taught in the Alum Rock School District.
Edna married Richard E. Harrison in 1965. In 1971, her niece, Shelly Thompson, and her two nephews, Michael and Troy Thompson came to live with them. Shortly thereafter, they moved to their home in Willow Glen.
Edna was an avid reader and often a member of book and bridge clubs. She was active in PEO and ToKalon. She peacefully passed away in San Jose on December 7, 2015.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Harrison, her niece Shelly Thompson, and her nephews Michael and Troy Thompson. Nieces Susan Flohr Hartsock, Sheridan Mathew Williams, Monica Dell Thompson, Leslie Harrison, Heather Thompson, Monique Artiga, Vanessa Artiga and nephew Beau Chadler survive her.
A memorial service will be held at St Francis Episcopal Church, 1205 Pine Ave, San Jose on January 15, 2016 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, 400 Hamilton Ave., Suite 340, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
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Monique Artiga
January 13, 2016
I'm really going to miss going to Hicklebee's and to Lisa's Tea Treasures with you and Vanessa. Thank you so much for always trying to make the holidays special. Thank you for teaching us invaluable life lessons, and for encouraging our love of reading. I could go on and on forever about everything positive you did for us, but ultimately, I just want to thank you for choosing to be there. You were amazing. Your passing marks the end of an era. We love you Aunt Babe.
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