Obituary of Flora Nell Edmundson

Flora Nell Edmundson Flora Nell Edmundson, 68, of Rainer, Washington, made her transition on Monday, February 11, 2008. She was born October 27, 1939 in Lane County, Kansas to Nellie and Joe Edmundson. Flora was married to Clyde Vincent of Scott City, Kansas, with whom she had four children. She is survived by brother, BJ Edmundson of Yelm, Washington; sisters, Pat Lisenby of Burton, Kansas and Nancy Sheley of Scott City, Kansas; her children; daughter, Jonel Christensen of Rainer, Washington; daughter, Tammy Crawford of Packwood; son, J.Vincent of Portland, Oregon; son, Terry Vincent of Yakima, Washington; 6 grandchildren, Kyle Strutz, Jerad Meretich, Sarah Christensen, Danielle Vincent, Jesse Vincent, and Colton Vincent. Flora was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Edmundson of Dighton, Kansas and her parents, Joe and Nellie Proudfoot Edmundson of Scott City, Kansas. Flora moved to Washington with her children in 1975 and began her work there as a Respiratory Therapist at Providence St. Peter Hospital until 1986. She set her sights high after receiving her GED and while working and raising her children, began her education in hopes of achieving a PHD in Psychology. Her studies earned her a Bachelors Degree in 1986 from Evergreen State College of Olympia. From there, Flora moved on to California where she continued her work and studies. Just two years later, in 1988, she received her Masters Degree from the California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno. Willfully dedicated, Flora studied on to achieve her life’s dream and did so in June of 1990 when she deservedly received her PHD from the California School of Professional Psychology. She then moved back to Washington and began her work helping others as a Psychiatric Counselor in the outpatient program at Providence St. Peters Hospital until 1999. As an avid gardener and nature enthusiast, Flora enjoyed spending much of her time outdoors, reading and educating herself and others. Her biggest joys in life were spending quality time with her children and their related families. She really enjoyed playing games and having a great time. It has been said that those who give, receive much. Flora was blessed abundantly as she graciously gave much of herself to others. Flora touched many lives. She was a good friend, a warm hearted counselor, a loving mother and grandmother, a gracious giver, a wealth of information and a strong willed believer that one can achieve what they see in their mind if they choose to. In Lieu of flowers please send donations : Central Asia Institute PO Box 9209 Bozeman, Montana. 59771 Phone # 406 585 7841, www.ikat.org. To leave condolence, please click on View Guestbook below