Edna Marie Downing

At age 74, Edna Marie left with the angels on October 22, 2018, in her home in Waitsburg, WA, after succumbing to lung disease. Edna Marie was a deeply spiritual, caring person loved because of her devotion to family and friends, her generosity, energy, originality and the joy she received from doing favors for others. Her passions included being outdoors, camping, riding motorbikes, ATV's, crafts, observing nature, collecting "purdy" things, photographing old barns, trees and waterfalls, writing letters and just visiting.

Edna Marie was 7 when the family moved to Walla Walla, WA. She graduated from Wa-Hi and moved to Waitsburg after her marriage to George, where they raised their family. She was always busy and enjoyed pastimes such as softball, bowling, being a campfire leader, working at the cannery and eventually Nelson Irrigation for many, many years.

She was born in Pomeroy, WA. on October 30, 1943. Edna Marie was preceded in death by her birth parents, Cecil L. Kimble and Helen Jackson Kimble, and her sister Jennifer Black Board. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, George O. Downing, daughter Cindy Sonenthal, son Mark Downing, parents Janette and Richard Black, sisters Inez Kimble, Irene Kimble Cline, Cecilia Kimble Price, Sharie Black Ledford, Kathleen Black Harding, brother Rick Black, and four grandchildren.

Memorial Services Friday, November 9, 3:00 p.m., Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, Walla Walla, WA. Anyone wishing to gather following the service, the family will host light catering and potluck at the Presbyterian church in Waitsburg. (A dish is not required; Mom would say, "come as you are!")