Edna Lorraine Bliss' Obituary
Edna Lorraine Bliss passed away on January 12, 2018 at her residence in Olympia, WA. She was born on July 27, 1918, in Oakland, CA, to Arthur and Florence Bickell.
Edna grew up in Oakland, CA. She graduated from Castlemont High School where she was active in the Girls Athletic Club. After high school she attended Oakland Business College and graduated with honors. In her career she worked for the Internal Revenue Service in San Francisco (a city dear to her heart) and later for the U. S. Forest Service in Northern Idaho.
Edna married Henry W. Bliss in 1946 and moved to Idaho. They were happily married for over 40 years. In addition to being a knowledgeable business woman, Edna was an expert seamstress and enjoyed sewing for family members.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Henry W. Bliss, her Mother and Father, Florence and Arthur Bickell, and her sister, Lois J. Mc Dowell. She is survived by extended family in CA, WA, and ID.
No service is planned. Donations may be made in her name to the Shriner’s Hospital.
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