Edith Bryant Aanderud

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Sister, mother, grandmother (Nana), great-grandmother, teacher and friend Edith Bryant (Greenleaf) Aanderud, 91, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 18, 2014 in Portland, Ore.

Born Feb. 9, 1923 in Greencastle, Edith was one of four daughters of Herrick and Blanche Greenleaf.

She married Tilford Aanderud, and together they raised five children.

Edith is survived by her children, Michael (Lynea) of Covington, Wash., David (Linda), Richard (Elissa), Weston (Kris) of Eugene, Ore., Elizabeth (Roger) Olson; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29 at Ross Hollywood Little Chapel of the Chimes, Portland, Ore., with a viewing on Monday, April 28 from 3-8 p.m.

Visit www.rosshollywoodchapel.com to read her full life story.