Edna Doidge

Edna Louise Doidge was born on a farm near Denison, Iowa, February 5, 1911, the daughter of William and Sophie Plough Doidge. Her early years were spent on the farm where she attended the rural schools. In 1924, the family moved into Denison where she finished her education. Edna spent her entire life in Denison where she was employed at the Dowd Mill Company and for many area restaurants. She then was employed in housekeeping at the Park Motel from which she retired in 1973. In 1987 she moved to Eventide Senior Housing where she resided until entering Eventide Lutheran Home. In her spare time she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church in Denison. Edna died Wednesday afternoon, May 16, 2007, at Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison, Iowa. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 96 years, 3 months and 11 days. Edna was preceded in death by her parents and her seven siblings, Francis, Roy, Walter, Edward and Leon Doidge, Marie Davis and Irene Doidge. Those remaining to cherish her memory include nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.