Edna May Gilman's Obituary
Quietly passed away at home on May 23, 2010, in the loving arms of her husband Earl with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Edna was born in Little Falls, Minnesota on May 2, 1941. She was one of 4 children born to the late Loren and Elenora Smart.
She is survived by her husband Earl Gilman, her two sisters Mildred Lundy and Dorothy Lee and her brother Fred Smart, her four beautiful children , Mary , Christine, Julie and Michael, 11 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren, as well as, countless life-long friends and extended family who were blessed to know her. Edna was wife, mother and dutiful friend who will forever be remembered for kind heart, generous spirit, and commitment to family that enriched the lives of those she knew and faithfully loved with her whole heart, for Edna gave nothing less to all she met. We shall all love and miss you very much.
Services will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Tacoma, on Friday, May 28th, 8AM Mass, 9:30AM Rosary, 10AM Funeral Service. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Lakewood.
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