Evelyn P. Edinger
HARBERT– Evelyn P. Edinger, 86, of Harbert, Michigan died Sunday afternoon, March 25, 2012, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Eve was born July 1, 1925 to Harry and Edna (Lord) Perkins in Sanford, Maine. She earned her RN degree and was employed by Mass General Hospital in Boston. She proudly served her country in the US Air Force, attaining the rank of Major. On November 21, 1957 she married Robert Lynn Edinger at the Altus Oklahoma Air Force Base. Eve and Bob spent their first three years of marriage stationed in Spain, first at Zaragoza Air Base and then at Moron Air Base in Seville. Their twenty years in the USAF took them to many places in the U.S. and around the world where they met and made life long friends. On July 4, 1976, Eve and Bob came home to Birchwood and they were able to renew old friendships and make new friends. It was at this time that Eve returned to college and earned her Masters Degree in Social Work. She returned to the work force at Riverwood Center and also worked with Alzheimer patients at the Whitcomb Tower.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Nancy Smith, Jane and Ron Alexander, Judy and Paul St. Martin, Anthony and DeDe Perkins, and Gregory Perkins, her cousin Linda Hanson, sister-in-law, Margeret Perkins, many grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob on September 6, 2009, and by two sisters and a brother.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Pobocik Funeral Home, Three Oaks with Mr. Garry Lange as celebrant. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery with full military honors presented by the Randall Couchman American Legion Post 204. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:30 am on Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250; Humane Society of Southwest Michigan,641 South Crystal Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022, or to the Randall Couchman American Legion Post 204, P.O. Box 141, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.
Tributes may be left at www.pobocik.com.
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Heaven has gained a very special, and feisty, angel. Evie, you are sorely missed, but I know Dad (Lyman White) and Rob will be delighted to have you on board the sailboat with them once again. Goodbye until we meet again, dear friend…
What a wonderful neighbor I had up there on Ravine Drive. Evie (and Rob) were the best. I’m so saddened by her passing. She was indestructible I thought.
What a special person Evelyn was!! Always positive and so interested in everyone and everything! I feel fortunate to have had her as a friend!
Being in Evie’s company was pure delight. I loved her Yankee common sense, her energy and zest for life, and her wonderful sense of humor. Evie, you will be sorely missed.
What a woman! What a fine spirit! I worked with Ev many years ago at Riverwood. She was so kind, funny, compassionate and filled with life. I just loved seeing her. I’m sad for your loss yet I know you take comfort in knowing how fully she lived life. She used her gifts well and I am honored to have known her for a short while. Blessings to all. candice johnson
Aunty Eve-
I am really shocked to not have your calls anymore-I miss you more than you would ever know. You were an incredible woman and lived life to it’s fullest-that’s for sure. I loved your quirky “things” you would give to us kids, always looked forward to that. Nobody can take your spot in my heart, as you will forever hold one with me. I will be so ever grateful if you watch over me and give me the guidance that you know I will need. Just to let you know I’m almost decided on a college; I will keep you up to date and let you know where I end up. I knew you were excited to know-now you can watch me and keep me line (please give me a loose leash..ha.) But Ev, I am more than delighted to know you are in no more pain but we are all saddened to not have your company. Please say hello to everyone that is up there-and keep a close watch on the family down here.
It’s never a good-bye, It’s always a see you later. Love you Aunty Eve
Evie was funny and kind and neighborly and independent. We will miss her and her wonderful Maine accent! Now she and Rob can once more “put the sun” down together. That was the best when they had us standing at the edge of the property putting the sun to bed. Peaceful, serene and achingly beautiful. What a great couple. What a great loss. Deepest condolences
We are so grateful to have known you and we will miss you dearly.
I met Evie in the early seventies. She and I worked together in San Antonio at a county hospital where disadvantaged people sought care. Evie supervised young nurses and did so lovingly and kindly. She always found the “teaching moment” in the exchange that left each employee more confident and more effective on the job and in their private life. She changed lives both in her work and in her private life. I was one of the lucky ones to have counted her as a mentor and friend for forty years. She touched many lives, and each of us will be forever grateful for her willingness to share her love and insight.
How sad to learn of Evie’s passing. We had the great pleasure of having her grace our lives here at The Whitcomb for the past couple months. We were so pleased that she was able to return to the home that she loved for her final days. Everyone here enjoyed meeting her as she always had a kind word of encouragement to all. She was loved and will be sorely missed
Na, Evie, da hast du dich aber schnell aus dem Staub gemacht. Aber du bist gestorben, wie du gelebt hast, mit Volldampf voraus. Ich bin dankbar für die vielen schönen Stunden mit dir und für deine Zuneigung zu den Kindern. Du hattest immer ein offenes Ohr und warst mit dem Herzen dabei. Wenn wir demnächst in Rom sind, zünden wir eine Kerze für dich im Petersdom an, das hätten wir eh gemacht. Und von meiner Wanderung in den Alpen bringe ich dir einen Stein mit, muss ja schauen, wie es bei dir so ausschaut. “i mog di und pfuerti”, wie man in Bayern so schön sagt.
It was great pleasure to have known Evie and Bob.I did quite a bit of work on their house and Evie always made sure we didn’t miss break time. She made sure we had fresh pastry from the Whistle Stop. Many stories were shared around the table. they were great people to have known and a real blessing to have crossed paths.
Ev was the aunt that everyone wanted to have in their family, at least I know I wanted her in mine. She was funny, kind, generous and a delight to be around. I will miss her and her wonderful stories and love of life. I’m sure that her next journey will be as wonderful as this one and she’ll continue to spread love as she did here.
I had been trying to contact Evie for the last 4 or 5 days by phone. A recording kept saying the call did not go through…try later. What a shock to know the truth!
What a wonderful lady to be around. Our parents owned the Ebert house for about 24 years and we all greaty enjoyed the company of the entire Edinger Ravine Rd clan.
I was looking forward to seeing Evie at my Dad’s memorial service in May.
Thank you Evie for the many memories. You were a hoot.
What a sad shock to have learned that Evy has passed! I am grateful that she returned my call this winter, catching me up on her whereabouts, and so forth. It was always lovely to talk with her. How I will miss that vibrant lady! I was looking forward to seeing her at my dad’s memorial service next month. I remember Evy, in regard to Rob, said, “I kinda feel like half of me is missing — cuz it is.” I sense she missed him as our dad missed our mom. May they rest in peace and joy now. I am grateful for the gift of knowing Evy!
It is with a heavy heart to learn of her passing. She was a good friend to our family for many years.