Edna P. McGee Obituary (1920

Edna Madeline Palmer Wilkins McGee, 98, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona, from causes incident to age. She was born in Sciotoville, Ohio on October 20, 1920 to Isaiah Palmer and Sarah Anson Palmer. In 1923, Edna moved to Utah with her family. She grew up in Provo, attending Maeser and Parker Elementary, Dixon Junior High, and Provo High School. She married Arnold Jessie Wilkins on May 14, 1936 in Heber City, Utah. They were blessed with three daughters, Nancy, Betty, Coralie; and one son, Arnold. They were later divorced. Edna married Charles “Chuck” A. McGee on June 8, 1967. He passed away on October 31, 1989. After her marriage, she joined the Moose Lodge and Valley Chapter of the Eastern Star. In Provo, Edna was employed by Barbizon of Utah, Jolenes, and part-time at Montgomery Wards. She was a member of the Provo Bible Church (Evangelical Free Church of Orem) for about 40 years where she taught Sunday School. She attended many women’s retreats in Colorado. In 1990, Edna moved to Mesa, Arizona, where she joined the Broadway Christian Church. Edna enjoyed quilting−making many quilts for family and friends, knitting, crocheting, reading, and playing games. Edna also enjoyed camping, fishing, and “rock hounding.” Chuck made many pieces of jewelry for her with his lapidary work. Edna and Chuck spent many winters in Mesa, Arizona as “snow-birds.” Edna enjoyed traveling to many places: Israel (her favorite), Gethsemane, the Wailing Wall, Austria (seeing the Passion Play), Egypt (experienced riding a camel), pyramids, crossing the Sea of Galilee, Branson, Missouri (watching her favorite entertainer Lawrence Welk), and Panama Canal. Edna had a special celebration with family and friends for her 90th birthday, and she even purchased herself a brand new car for the occasion! She enjoyed her independence and was able to live on her own up until this past year. Most of all she loved her family and friends, and she enjoyed phone calls, notes, and visits from them. Edna is survived by daughters, Betty Wilkins Tarran of American Fork, Utah; and Coralie Wilkins Wright of Mesa, Arizona; two step-daughters, Karen McGee (Charles) Nicholson of Boise, Idaho; and Suzanne McGee of Eagle, Idaho; son-in-law, Therald Wernz of Ephraim, Utah; eight grandchildren, Julie (Mark) Brodal, Lisa (Louie) Crandall, Cindy(Scott) MacMurdo, Joe Wernz, Jennifer (John) McGuire, Kimberley (Steve) Clark, Bridget Wright, and Michelle (Don)Roberts; three step-grandchildren, John Oster, Laddie Oster, and Toni Oster; ten great-grandchildren, Kacey (Ashlee) Crandall, Kodey (Kalee) Crandall, Kamron (Abby) Crandall, Megan (Matt) Jordan, Joshua Brodal, Amber (Joshua) Carroll, Corey (Kim) MacMurdo, Michael Roberts, Billy Roberts, and Misha Roberts; 18 great-great-grandchildren, Jaycee Crandall, Harlee Crandall, Oaklee Crandall, Navee Crandall, Beckham Crandall, Addilyn Crandall, Brightyn Crandall, Desilyn Crandall, Olive Crandall, Owen Crandall, Mak Crandall, Carter Jordan, Kylie Jordan, Evelyn Carroll, Gracie Jo MacMurdo, Ivy McGuire, Ryley McGuire, and Avery McGuire. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold J. Wilkins; husband, Chuck McGee; two brothers, Harold O. (Dorothy) Palmer, and Clarence Palmer; two sisters, Helen Brown, and Charlene Palmer; son, Arnold I. Wilkins; daughter, Nancy Wernz; daughter-in-law, Margie Wilkins; son-in-law, Fred Tarran; great-great grandson, Crue Crandall; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Edna touched many lives in her 98 years. She is now enjoying a happy reunion in heaven with family and friends who passed before her. We will miss you dearly mom and sweet grandma “Gee,” but are so thankful for the many years and special memories. We would like to thank the Springdale Village of Mesa, Arizona and The Hospice of the Valley of Mesa, Arizona. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, Utah under the direction of Berg Mortuary of Provo and Bunker Family Mortuary of Mesa, Arizona. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.