Edith March 4 2009 Cold was the night, wet and dreary, Your body was weak, and your soul was weary, Alone, you passed from life to obscurity, What once was our hope is now just a memory We miss and love you, Mom, Dad, Brothers, and friends

she would be 24 today! where has the time gone, it seems like only yesterday that her she was snatched away from us. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they put her headstone in place today!

Please forgive me for asking why are some people granted such little time on this Earth? I have never met this beautiful young lady but there is no doubt in my mind that she is and will continue to be loved by her mother, other family members, friends, strangers who's lives she has touched in a special way and co-workers. I pray that this beautiful angel's mother will have more easier days and know that God's arms are always wrapped around Edith with infinite love.

I have always thought that the name Edith was a beautiful, old fashioned name that had unfortunately gone out of use. But I was struck when I came across this name attached to such a young, beautiful, striking woman. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Edith but I have lingered here and read the touching words of those that did know her and her beautiful spirit shines through very brightly. She is one of God's angels. May God bless and keep her always.

Edith lived with me for a little while, on and off. She was my cousins girlfriend. We got along well, she was always so happy despite all the things she had to be sad about. She was an amazing figure and I think she was quite innocent to the bad things in this world. Her heart was so pure. She only wanted happiness, for herself and those around her. RIP Edith, I still think about you -Austin

Edith, you would be 23 today....I miss your beautiful smile and your sparkling eyes....I am thinking of you among the angels now, and know that the heavens must be a little brighter because you are there. Loving You, Dina

Although you are with me each moment of the day, I pray to hear your voice, to see you one more time, to wrap my arms around you and know you are safe. Life without you does not seem real. I try to hold close, those people whom you loved and to honour what was important to you. I treasure our memories, my sweet beautiful daughter and will never let you go.

i love you and miss you a lot my dear.

Well, i don't really remember how we me but her mom was my dance teacher and ever since i met Edith, when ever i would see her we would talk for hours if we could and she would always tell me how she was doing, and we would share stories about the past.... i miss her alot, and i really miss our conversations! <3 U Edith, R.I.P

Edith is my second cousin. (Her grandmother and my mother are sisters.) We only met once - at Easter several years ago - but I feel that I knew her through family letters & emails. When we finally met, I was struck by her quiet beauty. I could see right away that she was different. She studied me for a few minutes then said, "You're silly." How did she know me so well, so soon? Edith didn't have the same filters and boundaries most of the rest of us have. This made her unique and special, but also fragile. I can't believe she's gone from us. I will never forget her. -Christine Boling Azusa, California.

I think it was once said that we are each a sum of the people we meet along life's journey. While it’s likely she never knew this, Edith was as much my mentor as I was hers. As her former teacher, Edith made a lasting and inimitable impression on me. What an unusually gentle and special soul she was! Her profound love of nature, of Buddhist philosophy and her boundless compassion and empathy for others in need was genuinely moving. While it is often stated flippantly that someone "would not hurt a fly", in Edith's case this was bona fide. She held all living things as sacred. In spite of her deepening illness---and through the fog of it sometimes---we had many memorable discussions on philosophy and life. I will really miss her.

"Hello, Mrs. Fee, can I talk to my Mum". Oh, how I remember sweet Edith. She always made me, and undoubtedly others, smile. I'll always remember her sweetness and beauty. God bless. Yvonnne Fee

She read her poetry at Phoenix High School one day while I was doing a poetry workshop, and that is when we first met. She was a goddess from another world, not born to hold sorrow or the disturbances of this earth. She was here to show us love and beauty. And to show us that she came from the Garden, a place we all want to return to.

....Dan thought the world of Edith & knowing that she struggled as he did gave him the opportunity to reach out & try to help her bear the weight/struggle of coping with life on a plain that only those who have been there can help each other... Each time I saw this beautiful woman, she had a kind word for me in remembering Dan. Her eyes said so much more than she was able to ..... Dan will wrap his arms around you Edith & he'll be smiling. And so, your smile will return. This is the memory I choose to keep of you, and Dan. Friends together, forever.

Matt Friesen

15 years ago

Dear Phil and Lee, Sorry to hear of your loss, our prays and thoughts go out to you. Sincerely, Matt and Lorie

I can remember being downtown before work on so many days, and finding Edith soaking up sun somewhere. She was always worth a great chat, always willing to listen and always sympathetic. The last time I saw her, she and I talked for over 2 hours, I was almost late for work. We talked about art, about creation, about how she wanted to make a movie of her life. I hope someone does. Such a fun loving free spirit of a girl, I can't believe she's gone. It'll be strange to go back to the island, and not see her sunny face brightening up Ganges. R.I.P. Edith, you will be missed.

Philip and Lee, I've been thinking about your family at this time and I am so, so sorry that Edith has left the earth so young. I saw her the other day and chatted to her as I often did. She was happy, optimistic and affectionate. We had a "REAL" conversation and when we said good-bye, we hugged and I was happy to have seen her. This is the memory I will carry with me of your lovely daughter. Lots of love to you both, Linda Dares

Edith always had a smile and a hug for me as was the case about two weeks ago when I last saw her down town. I thought all week about about giving her a call to see if she would come to a Friday Night meeting with me. I was so tired that I did not follow threw with that idea and so missed a chance for another smile and a hug. I will miss her so much, she was a lovely girl and really tried so hard to help herself recover from her challenges. There is so much more that I did not know about Edith, I wish I had spent more time getting to know her. The part of Edith that suffered is at peace now and the sadness of watching her suffer is over for her family. Hopefully they will soon find their peace in remembering the JOY of Edith.

I have lots of memories so I will write more later. I loved to see Edith in Ganges looking at clothes and she was so warm and friendly to me all the time. She had a magic cheerfulness and really showed that to my kids. Edith had a fun smile and a fun attitude about life. She would come to say hi to Sonja or Heather or Bonnie and she showed them how happy she was to see them and she thought they were cute. I want to write more later, but this is my thoughts about Edith. A really nice person and a very good person to talk too because she was wise too.

Heather Reynolds

15 years ago

Sorry, the above is from Jenny and it ended up on Heather's page.

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all she's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see her, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

The times i have spend with Edith were unforgetable.She was the kind of person who loved having fun. She always had a warm glow, welcoming people in. She was sweet and compasionate. I do and will miss her a lot. my heart goes out to Lee and the rest of Ediths family. The memory that comes to mind when thinking about her is us sneaking out and trying to hitch hike to town. we would run into the ditch everytime we would see a car. A car finally stopped for us and thats when her mom came honking her horn and yelling at us to go with her. Her mom always cared. Me and Edith laughed about that day, our adventure. -Yvonne Cartwright

I first met Edith when I found out she was going out with my cousin and we soon became friends. She would be my friend and we would talk about different things together like my cousin or clothes, etc... Edith was very nice and we instantly became friends I will always remember her warm smile and her generous heart Edith you will always be in my heart Heather Reynolds

I first met Edith when I found out she was going out with my cousin and we soon became friends. She would be my friend and we would talk about different things together like my cousin or clothes, etc... Edith was very nice and we instantly became friends I will always remember her warm smile and her generous heart Edith you will always be in my heart Heather Reynolds

Dear Edith , You affected our family in so many ways with you loving kindness and compassion. You were too young to leave us, may you be in a better place where you can be at peace. With unending love Dina and Holger Herman and all the kids