Eddia Lee Lovely

Eddia Lee White Lovely, age 89, of Orofino, Idaho and formerly of La Grande, died April 30, 2011 at her home. A memorial service will be held on May 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.

Eddia was born on April 17, 1922, the daughter of Mack and Elva S. (Cox) White in Henrietta, Oklahoma. She graduated from La Grande High School. On July 30, 1944 she married Edwin T. Lovely. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Eagles, the Union Pacific Jr. Old Timers and Topps. She enjoyed gardening, cake decorating and scrap booking.

Survivors include her son, Dennis Lovely of Hermiston; sisters, Essie Wagoner of Summerville and Cecilia Lovely of La Grande; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded by her daughter, Elva Lee Wilhite and a great grandson, Kyle.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Eddia to the Oregon Cancer Society in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center.

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