Edna Britton

Edna Marie Britton

1948 - 2021

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Obituary of Edna Marie Britton

Edna Marie Britton, age 73, passed away on April 5, 2021 at the Park Rose Care Center, in Tacoma, WA after a long illness.  Edna was born in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Edward and Verl (Devine) Finch on February 22, 1948.  

She graduated from West Bremerton High School and received an Associate's Degree from Fort Steilacoom Community College in 1983.

She worked for Olympic College for a short period, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for 3 years and the U.S. Forest Service for 10 years. 

She then went on to serve in the US Army National Guard where she retired after over 26 years of service.  Among the medals and awards she earned during her career in the military were the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal.

Edna lived in the Olympia area for over 44 years and belonged to the American Business Women's Association, the Olympia Quilters Guild and the Quilts of Valor Organization, creating patriotic quilts to honor veterans who have been touched by war for their sacrifice and service to our country.  She also made baby blankets and bonnets for young military families who were expecting babies.   As a former member of the Olympia Mustang's West car club, she also received the Member of the Year award in 1996. 

After retirement, she enjoyed her morning walks, going to concerts, working in her garden, taking "road trips", sometimes with a friend and sometimes with her beagle, Bailey. Her many talents and hobbies included gardening, family history research, stamp collecting, sewing, quilting, reading, crocheting and creating beautiful handcrafted gifts for her friends.   

Edna was preceded in death by her father Edward and her mother Verl.  She is survived by her half brother Donald C. Finch of Georgia, the Kniert Family, cousins, close friends and Bailey.

Edna was laid to rest at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.  At her request, there was no service.