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1927
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Erma WIDMAN Obituary
A LIFE LIVED WELL
July 31, 1927 - October 30, 2017
At the age of 90, Erma Jean Widman departed her home in Rosalia, WA to storm the gates of Heaven. Also known as Ermie, EJ, and Granny Good Pies, she was a farm wife homemaker who lived to nurture and serve others. Family, friends, and community admired her amazing Christian faith, patience, counseling, dependability, common sense, git-er-done attitude, uncomplicated solutions, ministry of hospitality, and unassuming enjoyment of the simple pleasures of life. She will be missed beyond measure. By her words and deeds, Erma Jean was an amazing role model to her four children: Larry, Bill, Gary, and Mary, daughters-in-law, multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family members. In 1946 she was married to George Widman who passed on April 13, 1985.
She requested a very brief newspaper obituary, so this is it!
But more information on Erma Jean's life can be found at schanzenbachfuneralhomes.com or on her facebook page (Erma Jean Widman). Celebration of her wonderful life will be held Sunday, November 12th at 2 pm at the Rosalia United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor and memory can be made to Rosalia United Methodist Church, PO Box 202, or Rosalia Museum, PO Box 277, Rosalia, WA 99170.
SCHANZENBACH FUNERAL HOME, Rosalia, WA
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Memories and Condolences
for Erma WIDMAN
Darla Jeske
November 13, 2017
Erma Jean Widman represented the Heart of Rosalia. Erma Jean has a wonderful family. The community will miss her. I enjoyed going to the shop in Rosalia to see her and others.
Denise Shrode
November 10, 2017
Thank you, Ermie, for always welcoming Jonah in for a slice of pie, or whatever other goodies you were baking, on his dirt bike outings. We will miss our generous and kind neighbor with a quick smile and fun stories. You will be missed, but always remembered as such a strong presence in our community/lives.
Lee Mealone. ( O"Keeffe)
November 9, 2017
What memories I have of Ernie will always be treasured,she was such a wonderful person!
Michelle Ward
November 7, 2017
Words can not express what this lady meant to many of us! I will miss her dearly.
vicki Brroeckel
November 6, 2017
I knew Erma Jean through her daughter, Mary. When I first met her, I saw where Mary got her wit, wisdom and energy. Erma Jean was a spark of life and lit up her corner in this world. I looked forward to seeing her at the second-hand shop in Rosalia, she made the stop memorable. She was a grand lady.
Marge Masek
November 6, 2017
My sincere condolences to Erma Jeans' family. I considered her the Rosalia "go too" person.She will be missed by many.
Brian Widman
November 5, 2017
Always an adventurer, rest in peace Granny. You will be missed.
Ray Broyles
November 4, 2017
Such a wonderful person................she will be missed......prayers for her family..
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