Edith Wilson Hopkins

Edith Wilson Hopkins, age 84, of Baker City and formerly of Imbler, died November 22, 2005 at a care facility. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Summerville Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Chapel of the Valley.

Edith was born on July 15, 1921, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Ann (Green) Hopkins in Duke, Oklahoma. She finished her schooling in Ellsinore, Missouri and then attended Ontario Community College and earned her nursing degree. She worked for a time at St. Elizabeth Hospital and later was caretaker for her parents.

Edith had a strong sense of family ties and family was the most important thing to her. She had a special collection of angels and enjoyed crafts and gardening. She loved to read and follow the life of Princess Diana. Her two little doges, Angel and Fluffy were her children.

Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothea and Hal Weinmann of Redmond; brother and sister-in-law, Olin and Margaret Hopkins of Salem, Utah; several nephews and nieces and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by siblings, George Ovie Hopkins, Albert Hopkins, Montana Walking Bull, Dwight Hopkins, Marie Bogart, Baby Ruth Hopkins, Earl Hopkins and Frank Hopkins.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Edith to St. Elizabeth Health Services in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.