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Edel Lake Obituary
Edel was born in Magdeburg, Germany, to her parents Else Maria and Walter Schafer.
Four years later, the family moved to Berlin where Edel spent her growing years and lived through the bombardments of World War II. The Berlin Airlift brought the love of her life, Edward Lake, to Germany which began the family of Edward, Edel, son Raymond and daughter Angela.
Additional U.S. Air Force assignments brought the family to Mather, Calif., where Edel obtained her American citizenship, then to France for 3 1/2 years, then a Travis Air Force Base assignment which resulted in Ed's military retirement, subsequent employment with the state of California, life in the Vacaville area and finally Leisure Town.
Edel kept busy with the children, working for Strauman's as a buyer and department head, and later with her dry cleaning business and tailor shop.
After a 9 1/2-year interval in Germany taking care of Edel's parents, subsequently bringing them back to the United States, Edel began her Vacaville activities. These included Unity Church of the Valley, Sorority, Saturday Club, Leisure Town Clowns, Women's Club, Entertainers, rummage sales and many city fashion shows.
Edel always loved being in charge of the Tribute to Seniors fashion shows and working for her friends at The Kelly Company.
She leaves behind the loves of her life, husband Ed; son, Raymond with wife Valerie; daughter, Angela Hiatt with husband Ross; four grandchildren, Kristina, Stacy, Joshua and Justin; and seven great grandchildren.
Services and a celebration of Edel's life will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m., at The Saturday Club in Vacaville.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edel Lake
August 20, 2011
Dear Ed and family: Charley and I are so sorry for your loss. We feel so privileged to have shared some time with Edel. Always positive and gracious anytime we were in her presence, even as she struggled with her illness. May she rest in peace. Charley and Ginny Wood
Nanci Hernandez
August 19, 2011
I am saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was a very important person in my life. My prayers are with you and your family.
Christine Bussard(Odenweller)
August 17, 2011
Angela, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother.My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your Family at this difficult time.May God & time heal your sorrows.Love & Friendship Christine Bussard(Odenweller)
August 17, 2011
Dear Angela and family ~ May your loving memories help to ease the sorrow of your Mom's passing. Please know that you are in my prayers and in my heart. Debbie Arlington
August 17, 2011
Angela - So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Claudia Gilley Samolis
Donna Wyrens
August 17, 2011
Dear Angie
I am So Sorry for the Loss of Your Mother. I know that She was on a Long Difficult Journey and now she is in Peace in God's Loving Arms. My Condolences to You and All of Your Family.
Love and Blessings
Donna Wyrens
Heidi
August 17, 2011
Dear Angie and family~~~~
My heart is sad right along with you and yours.
I'm so glad I got to know Edel~~~such a lovely woman, inside and out. Beautiful energy, always willing to help and shine a smile at any occasion.
May all your precious memories bring comfort in the days and weeks to come. Her spirit will continue to remind all of us that life is such a miracle.
Blessings and prayers, Heidi Campini
Jon & Sharron Eisler
August 17, 2011
ED, Ray & Angela, We are deeply saddened to hear of Edel's passing. Due to the distance, we will not be able to attend the services. Our prayers are with you all. Jon & Sharron Eisler, Kingston, ID
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