on Sunday. Edith delighted in spending her time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Her family includes her husband, Ed Bridges of Oskaloosa; two children, Michael (Beth) Bridges of Oskaloosa, Connie (Tim Hill) Leib of North Liberty; three grandsons, Jacob (Riane) Leib of Davenport, Jordan Leib of North Liberty, and Phillip Husband of Knoxville; one sister, Ione Carl of Oskaloosa; a sister in-law, Evelyn Knowler of Ankeny, a brother in-law Fred (Cindy) Bridges of Oskaloosa; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Floyd Knowler, Harold Knowler, Marvin Knowler, and Jack Knowler; two sisters, Mary Awtry, and Linda Robertson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be held at Garrett Cemetery near Delta. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will begin after 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2018 to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society.
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