Elaine Louise Edenfield, 57, of Rainier, passed away on Sunday, February 29, 2004 at the River Bend Adult Foster Care in Kelso. She was born on February 21, 1947 in Astoria, Oregon to Martin Joseph and Leona Augusta (Wolf) Bachmeier. She moved to Rainier in 1961 from Clackamas. She attended Rainier High School.

She was a surgical nurse at St. John Medical Center retiring in February 2002. She was a member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church of Rainier. She enjoyed shopping, camping, collecting antiques, and was a wonderful cook. She was devoted to her dogs, whom she loved dearly; Pennysue, Cindy & Jesse.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandy Kallunki in October of '87.

Survivors include three daughters, Trisha Risner of Seattle, Tracey Kallunki of Seattle, Kathy Kallunki of Longview; mother, Leona Roberts of Rainier; three sisters, Sylvia Smith of Longview, Sheila Freiberger of Longview, Rita Vincens of Kelso; two brothers, Richard Bachmeier of Rainier, John Vincens of Anchorage, Alaska; six grandchildren, Christopher McMillan, Tyler Blaylock, Shantell Zimmerman, and Nicole Zimmerman all of Longview, Latasha Risner and Eric Risner both of Kelso; great-grandchild Brianna McMillan of Longview; several nieces and nephews; seven step-brothers and sisters.

A Memorial Mass Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2004 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, East 2nd & "D" St., Rainier, Oregon with Father Robert Beltrami officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.

Haakinson-Groulx Mortuary of Rainier is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily News on Mar. 3, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Elaine Edenfield

9 Entries

Kim Stichler

March 14, 2004

Trish, I was saddened to hear of your mothers death. Please know that Carey and I are thinking of you during this time and always.

John Vincens

March 12, 2004

Dear Sister Elaine, May you rest in the love and peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God. You will be missed dearly. Please forgive me for living so far away. I wished I could have been around a lot more. I will never forget the fun times we had growing up together. Thank You for all of the wonderful meals when we came in from the barn and on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other special times. And thanks for the overnight stays when I was bumming around after I got out of the Navy. I miss you and Sandy very much. She reminded me a lot of you. May you be with her now and also with Martin, Grandpa and Grandma's Wolf and Bachmeier, your husband Bob and all the angels and Saints in heaven. Until we meet again, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Your loving brother, John

Debbie Wolf-Weintz

March 12, 2004

To Elaine,

I too, was a few years younger and didn't get to know you until we were all a bit older, at family reunions. Your family and ours were always around the same picnic table. You know the one. The one where all the laughing was coming from.

What fun you always made the day. Even when the talk turned serious you would always save the day and turn it into something to laugh about. I know that I always looked forward to finding where you and your sisters were sitting. That's where I would squeeze in if neccessary. You will be sorely missed.

Love,

Your cousin Debbie.

To Elaines family,

It so very hard to lose someone very close to you and I know that there is nothing one can say that makes you feel any better. Please know that I am thinking of you.

Debbie

Connie Wolf-Applegarth

March 11, 2004

Dear Elaine,

Since you were six years older than me, I didn't know you well when we were young. We were usually off playing with those that were nearer our own age. But, as we all got older and assembled at family gatherings, I spent time with you more and more. Even though years would pass when we didn't see each other, it always seemed that when we did, our families gravitated towards one another and the years apart faded away, as if it were only yesterday. I ALWAYS looked forward to seeing you. And was disappointed if you couldn't be there.

Your humor is what I loved most about you. You could lighten any conversation and brought laughter to anyone who was priviledged to be in your circle. You could cut to the point with wisdom and honesty with a funny twist that often brought tears from laughing. It was a joy to be in your company!!!!!

You will never be forgotten and your memory will live on in all of us.

Love From Your Cousin, Connie

Theresa Wolf

March 11, 2004

Elaine,

I remember the first time you came to visit with Aunt Lee and Uncle Martin. You will be missed

Your Cousin,

Theresa

Arty Heidt

March 10, 2004

Dear Cousin Elaine, I'm so sorry you had to leave us. It seems only yesterday we were playing hide and seek in Grandma's back yard at family reunions, then each grew our separate ways raising our own families, yet managing to reconnect in the recent past. I really enjoyed our few brief visits and know you are enjoying a permanent visit in a happy place. Love always. Arty

Kevin Smith

March 8, 2004

I know it is a very trying time for everyone. Aunt Elaine was always eager to help others and loved her family dearly. I hope everyone remembers that she lived her life helping others. I know that she still watches us all, her love and memory will always live on in all of us.

Art & Sylvia Smith

March 7, 2004

We are so sad that you had to leave us . I know that you are in heaven with your loving husband Bob & your beautiful daughter Sandy. We will miss your smiling face & all the fun tines we had. We love you & will always remember what a special sister you were.

Erica Derby

March 4, 2004

Tracy, I am so sad to hear about your Mother. My whole family sends their best. Anything Lowell and I can do for you or your family, PLEASE, let me know!!!!!

Your in our prayers.

Love always,

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