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Edna Irene <I>Paul</I> Henderson

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Edna Irene Paul Henderson

Birth
Central City, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death
17 Apr 2018 (aged 89)
Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Paris, Linn County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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Edna Irene (Paul) Henderson born December 14, 1928 died after a short illness in Independence, Iowa on April 17, 2018. She is survived by her 5 children: William (Robin), Patricia (John) Higby, Ernest (Joni), Edwin (Diana) and Erwin (Dianne); 13 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.

Her parents were William Paul and Olga Mabel (Nielsen) Paul. She grew up on a farm in Waubeek, Iowa. She graduated from Central City High School and was named Salutatorian of her class. Edna and her husband farmed northeast of Independence most of their married life. The farm is now part of Henderson farms, operated by her son Erwin and grandsons.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband and parents, 3 brothers: Robert, Arthur and Roger and 3 sisters: Dorothy, Hila, Lora Mae and 1 granddaughter (Erin Henderson).
Family and friends are welcome to a celebration of life on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm at The Henderson Event Center 2320 Iowa Ave, Independence, Iowa. A light lunch will be served. Bring a dish to share if you desire. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

The family requests memorial donations to be given to Cedar Valley Hospice, 801 First St. East, Independence, IA 50644 in lieu of flowers.
Edna Irene (Paul) Henderson born December 14, 1928 died after a short illness in Independence, Iowa on April 17, 2018. She is survived by her 5 children: William (Robin), Patricia (John) Higby, Ernest (Joni), Edwin (Diana) and Erwin (Dianne); 13 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.

Her parents were William Paul and Olga Mabel (Nielsen) Paul. She grew up on a farm in Waubeek, Iowa. She graduated from Central City High School and was named Salutatorian of her class. Edna and her husband farmed northeast of Independence most of their married life. The farm is now part of Henderson farms, operated by her son Erwin and grandsons.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband and parents, 3 brothers: Robert, Arthur and Roger and 3 sisters: Dorothy, Hila, Lora Mae and 1 granddaughter (Erin Henderson).
Family and friends are welcome to a celebration of life on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm at The Henderson Event Center 2320 Iowa Ave, Independence, Iowa. A light lunch will be served. Bring a dish to share if you desire. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

The family requests memorial donations to be given to Cedar Valley Hospice, 801 First St. East, Independence, IA 50644 in lieu of flowers.


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