Edna Mary Carlson, 77, died peacefully on May 7, 2014, with her family at her side. Edna was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Millington, Michigan, to Gordon and Hazel Green, and went on to graduate high school from Millington School.
Edna and Bud found each other through a magazine ad and mutual letters. Bud went east on vacation, flying first to Seattle then by train to Michigan. After only a week, he and Edna were married in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Feb. 29, 1960. Family stories always reminisce about how one of Edna's sisters sobbed upon meeting Bud for the first time, "Edna married Elvis!" because of Bud's striking resemblance to the famous singer.
Bud and Edna traveled back to Alaska where her first introduction to the tough times of Alaska was Hurricane Section on the Alaska Railroad line. There were no roads to this one-home place with long months of darkness. She was every bit the lady when she stepped off the train in her long coat, ladies' shoes with simple heels and white gloves. It was her turn to make Bud's family and friends smile in admiration at his new bride.
Edna raised four kids with Bud and gave herself all the time they needed for school, sleepovers, day camp, cousins, caring for others, and never wanting for herself. It was a wonderful life of picnics, building our home together, storytelling, fishing and hunting, berry picking, and visiting. Edna kept herself busy with her puzzles, crafts and cards, and in later years, the computer and iPad. Edna always was willing to lend a hand and was sad when she couldn't. Edna was known to many as "Grandma Edna" and will hold a special place in many hearts.
Edna leaves behind husband, Bud, of 54 years; son, Gordon, and wife, Rachel, and Gordon's daughter, Becky; son, Vernon, and wife, Susan, and children, Tvetene and Kiana; daughter, Marie, and husband, Bruce, and children, BJ, Windy and John Henry; and youngest son, Calvin, and significant other, Jenny, and their future daughter. Edna has many more relatives in Alaska and Michigan who will miss her dearly.
A graveside service, followed by a potluck, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 17, at the cemetery in Cantwell. Published in Daily News-Miner on May 17, 2014
Edna and Bud found each other through a magazine ad and mutual letters. Bud went east on vacation, flying first to Seattle then by train to Michigan. After only a week, he and Edna were married in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Feb. 29, 1960. Family stories always reminisce about how one of Edna's sisters sobbed upon meeting Bud for the first time, "Edna married Elvis!" because of Bud's striking resemblance to the famous singer.
Bud and Edna traveled back to Alaska where her first introduction to the tough times of Alaska was Hurricane Section on the Alaska Railroad line. There were no roads to this one-home place with long months of darkness. She was every bit the lady when she stepped off the train in her long coat, ladies' shoes with simple heels and white gloves. It was her turn to make Bud's family and friends smile in admiration at his new bride.
Edna raised four kids with Bud and gave herself all the time they needed for school, sleepovers, day camp, cousins, caring for others, and never wanting for herself. It was a wonderful life of picnics, building our home together, storytelling, fishing and hunting, berry picking, and visiting. Edna kept herself busy with her puzzles, crafts and cards, and in later years, the computer and iPad. Edna always was willing to lend a hand and was sad when she couldn't. Edna was known to many as "Grandma Edna" and will hold a special place in many hearts.
Edna leaves behind husband, Bud, of 54 years; son, Gordon, and wife, Rachel, and Gordon's daughter, Becky; son, Vernon, and wife, Susan, and children, Tvetene and Kiana; daughter, Marie, and husband, Bruce, and children, BJ, Windy and John Henry; and youngest son, Calvin, and significant other, Jenny, and their future daughter. Edna has many more relatives in Alaska and Michigan who will miss her dearly.
A graveside service, followed by a potluck, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 17, at the cemetery in Cantwell. Published in Daily News-Miner on May 17, 2014
Edna Mary Carlson, 77, died peacefully on May 7, 2014, with her family at her side. Edna was born Aug. 27, 1937, in Millington, Michigan, to Gordon and Hazel Green, and went on to graduate high school from Millington School.
Edna and Bud found each other through a magazine ad and mutual letters. Bud went east on vacation, flying first to Seattle then by train to Michigan. After only a week, he and Edna were married in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Feb. 29, 1960. Family stories always reminisce about how one of Edna's sisters sobbed upon meeting Bud for the first time, "Edna married Elvis!" because of Bud's striking resemblance to the famous singer.
Bud and Edna traveled back to Alaska where her first introduction to the tough times of Alaska was Hurricane Section on the Alaska Railroad line. There were no roads to this one-home place with long months of darkness. She was every bit the lady when she stepped off the train in her long coat, ladies' shoes with simple heels and white gloves. It was her turn to make Bud's family and friends smile in admiration at his new bride.
Edna raised four kids with Bud and gave herself all the time they needed for school, sleepovers, day camp, cousins, caring for others, and never wanting for herself. It was a wonderful life of picnics, building our home together, storytelling, fishing and hunting, berry picking, and visiting. Edna kept herself busy with her puzzles, crafts and cards, and in later years, the computer and iPad. Edna always was willing to lend a hand and was sad when she couldn't. Edna was known to many as "Grandma Edna" and will hold a special place in many hearts.
Edna leaves behind husband, Bud, of 54 years; son, Gordon, and wife, Rachel, and Gordon's daughter, Becky; son, Vernon, and wife, Susan, and children, Tvetene and Kiana; daughter, Marie, and husband, Bruce, and children, BJ, Windy and John Henry; and youngest son, Calvin, and significant other, Jenny, and their future daughter. Edna has many more relatives in Alaska and Michigan who will miss her dearly.
A graveside service, followed by a potluck, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 17, at the cemetery in Cantwell. Published in Daily News-Miner on May 17, 2014
Edna and Bud found each other through a magazine ad and mutual letters. Bud went east on vacation, flying first to Seattle then by train to Michigan. After only a week, he and Edna were married in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on Feb. 29, 1960. Family stories always reminisce about how one of Edna's sisters sobbed upon meeting Bud for the first time, "Edna married Elvis!" because of Bud's striking resemblance to the famous singer.
Bud and Edna traveled back to Alaska where her first introduction to the tough times of Alaska was Hurricane Section on the Alaska Railroad line. There were no roads to this one-home place with long months of darkness. She was every bit the lady when she stepped off the train in her long coat, ladies' shoes with simple heels and white gloves. It was her turn to make Bud's family and friends smile in admiration at his new bride.
Edna raised four kids with Bud and gave herself all the time they needed for school, sleepovers, day camp, cousins, caring for others, and never wanting for herself. It was a wonderful life of picnics, building our home together, storytelling, fishing and hunting, berry picking, and visiting. Edna kept herself busy with her puzzles, crafts and cards, and in later years, the computer and iPad. Edna always was willing to lend a hand and was sad when she couldn't. Edna was known to many as "Grandma Edna" and will hold a special place in many hearts.
Edna leaves behind husband, Bud, of 54 years; son, Gordon, and wife, Rachel, and Gordon's daughter, Becky; son, Vernon, and wife, Susan, and children, Tvetene and Kiana; daughter, Marie, and husband, Bruce, and children, BJ, Windy and John Henry; and youngest son, Calvin, and significant other, Jenny, and their future daughter. Edna has many more relatives in Alaska and Michigan who will miss her dearly.
A graveside service, followed by a potluck, will be at 1 p.m. today, May 17, at the cemetery in Cantwell. Published in Daily News-Miner on May 17, 2014
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