Edna Leone York, 103, passed away on Feb. 12, 2019.
She was born in Garland, Maine on Jan. 13, 1916.
Although she lived in Vermont, California, India, and Pakistan, she still considered herself a “Maine-iac.” Her upbringing taught her to be strong, self-reliant, and resourceful. These traits served her well as she became a nurse administrator and educator half-way around the world.
In 1945 she arrived in Calcutta following a three-month trip from San Francisco on a slow British steamer. There was no one to meet her or to help her find her way to her station in Nuzvid. Her Yankee grit took over and she located the train station, purchased a ticket, and hoped she would find the little town that would become her home for the next 15 years. A mere six months after arriving, she admitted her first students into the nursing program she had developed.
In addition to studying nursing at the New England Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts, Edna earned two degrees in nursing while on furlough; a bachelor’s of science from Washington Missionary College and a master’s of science from Loma Linda University.
Edna’s second mission appointment was in Karachi, Pakistan. For 16 years, she extended her service as a nurse administrator and educator. Over 1,000 students have graduated from her programs.
She loved gardening, sewing, and serving others.
Edna leaves her niece Carol Roberts, nephew Walter Hills and his wife Ann, and many, many dear friends.
A memorial is planned for April at the Yucaipa Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She was born in Garland, Maine on Jan. 13, 1916.
Although she lived in Vermont, California, India, and Pakistan, she still considered herself a “Maine-iac.” Her upbringing taught her to be strong, self-reliant, and resourceful. These traits served her well as she became a nurse administrator and educator half-way around the world.
In 1945 she arrived in Calcutta following a three-month trip from San Francisco on a slow British steamer. There was no one to meet her or to help her find her way to her station in Nuzvid. Her Yankee grit took over and she located the train station, purchased a ticket, and hoped she would find the little town that would become her home for the next 15 years. A mere six months after arriving, she admitted her first students into the nursing program she had developed.
In addition to studying nursing at the New England Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts, Edna earned two degrees in nursing while on furlough; a bachelor’s of science from Washington Missionary College and a master’s of science from Loma Linda University.
Edna’s second mission appointment was in Karachi, Pakistan. For 16 years, she extended her service as a nurse administrator and educator. Over 1,000 students have graduated from her programs.
She loved gardening, sewing, and serving others.
Edna leaves her niece Carol Roberts, nephew Walter Hills and his wife Ann, and many, many dear friends.
A memorial is planned for April at the Yucaipa Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Edna Leone York, 103, passed away on Feb. 12, 2019.
She was born in Garland, Maine on Jan. 13, 1916.
Although she lived in Vermont, California, India, and Pakistan, she still considered herself a “Maine-iac.” Her upbringing taught her to be strong, self-reliant, and resourceful. These traits served her well as she became a nurse administrator and educator half-way around the world.
In 1945 she arrived in Calcutta following a three-month trip from San Francisco on a slow British steamer. There was no one to meet her or to help her find her way to her station in Nuzvid. Her Yankee grit took over and she located the train station, purchased a ticket, and hoped she would find the little town that would become her home for the next 15 years. A mere six months after arriving, she admitted her first students into the nursing program she had developed.
In addition to studying nursing at the New England Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts, Edna earned two degrees in nursing while on furlough; a bachelor’s of science from Washington Missionary College and a master’s of science from Loma Linda University.
Edna’s second mission appointment was in Karachi, Pakistan. For 16 years, she extended her service as a nurse administrator and educator. Over 1,000 students have graduated from her programs.
She loved gardening, sewing, and serving others.
Edna leaves her niece Carol Roberts, nephew Walter Hills and his wife Ann, and many, many dear friends.
A memorial is planned for April at the Yucaipa Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She was born in Garland, Maine on Jan. 13, 1916.
Although she lived in Vermont, California, India, and Pakistan, she still considered herself a “Maine-iac.” Her upbringing taught her to be strong, self-reliant, and resourceful. These traits served her well as she became a nurse administrator and educator half-way around the world.
In 1945 she arrived in Calcutta following a three-month trip from San Francisco on a slow British steamer. There was no one to meet her or to help her find her way to her station in Nuzvid. Her Yankee grit took over and she located the train station, purchased a ticket, and hoped she would find the little town that would become her home for the next 15 years. A mere six months after arriving, she admitted her first students into the nursing program she had developed.
In addition to studying nursing at the New England Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts, Edna earned two degrees in nursing while on furlough; a bachelor’s of science from Washington Missionary College and a master’s of science from Loma Linda University.
Edna’s second mission appointment was in Karachi, Pakistan. For 16 years, she extended her service as a nurse administrator and educator. Over 1,000 students have graduated from her programs.
She loved gardening, sewing, and serving others.
Edna leaves her niece Carol Roberts, nephew Walter Hills and his wife Ann, and many, many dear friends.
A memorial is planned for April at the Yucaipa Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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