Edna E. Harding

Edna E. Harding, formerly of Sisters, died at her home of natural causes on Thursday, September 22. She was 81.

She was born on July 16, 1924, in Gillespie, Illinois, to parents Clem and Emma Janus. Edna married Willis Harding in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on August 23, 1946.

They owned a construction business for many years. Edna was also a licensed practical nurse. She lived in Sisters for 27 years before moving to Salem in 2003.

Her husband Willis preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by her son Steve L. Harding of Destin, Florida; daughter Linda Rush of Salem; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were conducted on Sunday, September 25. Remembrances may be sent to Willamette Valley Hospice, 1015 3rd St. N.W., Salem, OR 97304.