Edna Faye Oftedahl, 95
Edna Faye Oftedahl went to be with the Lord on Nov. 3, 2010, in Kalispell at the age of 95. She was born on July 7, 1915, in Paton, Iowa to Oscar and Evelyn (Smith) White. Edna was raised in a loving Christian home, along with seven siblings who remained close-knit all their lives. She completed eighth grade and then worked odd jobs to help out. Her favorite was driving the team to pick corn with her Dad; she said they were the best team in the county! At the age of 19 she married Oscar L. Oftedahl, on Christmas Day, 1934. They made their home in Owatonna, Minn. When World War II broke out, Edna managed four small children while Oscar served four years in the U.S. Navy. In 1947, they moved to Kalispell and established their home on a timbered cattle ranch near Foy's Lake. Edna had four more children, including triplets. In addition to gardening, baking, canning and sewing, she worked with Oscar in the hayfields and harvesting Christmas trees. She served as a school clerk and election judge for 50 years and sold Avon products for 31 years. Edna was also a 4-H leader and head of the Culinary Department of the Flathead County Fair for many years and was well known for her blue-ribbon pies. She was a faithful member of Central Bible Church. Edna was preceded in death by infant son, Bruce; her loving husband, Oscar; daughter, Connie Oftedahl Lindsey; three brothers, Don, Elmer and Wayne White; two sisters, Norma Gross and Dorothy Federly; and a great-grandson, Tyler Nestegard. She is survived by three sons, Melvin and wife, JoAnn; Harold "John"; and Jerry and wife, Vickie; three daughters, Joan McAdams and husband, Richard; Donna and husband, Jack Paulson; and Dianne Oftedahl. All reside in the Flathead Valley. Edna is also survived by one brother, Charles O. White of Fairfield, Iowa; one sister, Ida Beth Squibb of Jefferson, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-, great-grand-, and great-great-grandchildren. With the birth of each one, she would say, "I just keep getting greater and greater." And she did. God designed her as a role model for five generations of women. He must be pleased. Edna's family extends their sincere thanks to countless friends for your thoughtfulness, with special acknowledgment to Central Bible Church, Christian Center, Frontier Hospice, and the loving, caring staff of Wel-Life Assisted Living. God bless you all. Celebration of life service for Edna will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Christian Center. Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Edna's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Edna's guest book, offer condolences and share memories.