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Tessie Edsinga Obituary
7/20/26 -5/26/19
Our beloved "Gramie" passed away at the age of 92. She was a longtime Riverside, CA resident and moved to Sedona, AZ to be near her children. Tess was born in Ogden, UT. She married Emil Edsinga on 08/14/46 in Ogden. They were married for 59 years. Together they had 4 children; Scot (Nancy) of Surprise, Arizona, Jeffery (Selma) of Hessel, MI, Tess Defenbaugh (Steve) of Gold Canyon, AZ and Patty Pond (Robert) of Sedona. They were blessed with 9 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Tess was preceded in death by her husband Emil, two children; Jeff Edsinga and Tess Defenbaugh and by 7 siblings.
Tess was a loving, devoted wife and mother who created a beautiful home for her family. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and maintained a glorious garden. She was a lifetime member of the LDS Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm on June 15 in Surprise, AZ at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 15880 W. Cactus Rd., Surprise, AZ. Also, on June 19 at 1:30pm, a Graveside Dedication will be held at Riverside National Cemetery. Friends and family are welcome. CA arrangements entrusted to care of Akes Funeral Home 951-785-4071
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CNOCM George Thomas Usher
June 6, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rear Admiral George Thomas Usher
June 6, 2020
Patrice Edsinga, Pond
June 19, 2019
George Thomas Usher, Thank you for the beautiful flowers. Will you please call Akes Funeral Home to get my phone number and then give me a call.
Thank you, Patty Edsinga Pond
Daysy and James
June 18, 2019
A lovely, sweet lady we were fortunate to have met in her last years. We were able to see the beautiful person she was. Wishing love and peace to her beautiful family.
Rest In Peace Tessie.
Admiral Lower half Retired
George Thomas Usher
June 17, 2019
I am her Last Half Brother. She will be missed.
Cecelia Hendershot
June 15, 2019
I'm so sorry may she Rest In Peace.
Natasha Cabral
June 14, 2019
Dear Edsinga Family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God be a source of help, strength and comfort during this distressing time.
Natasha
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