Obituary of Edna Purdy

Edna Sheen Purdy, age 85 of Midland Park died peacefully with her children, daughter-in-law, and Rev. Pak at her side on Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Born in Paterson she lived in Midland Park most of her life. Edna was a Homemaker. She was a member of the Midland Park United Methodist Church, where served for 35 years as treasurer of the Church and treasurer of the United Methodist Women. She also was past president of the Midland Park PTA, and volunteered as a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader. Surviving are her children, Jane F. Purdy of Clifton, Doris M. Purdy of Florham Park and Frank S. Purdy of Midland Park. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, Christopher Lee, Dustin Edward and Benjamin Michael Tanis, Adam Purdy Marelli and Liesl Brooke Marelli, and Torian Lynne Jensen and Frank Sheen Purdy Jr. and 3 great grandchildren, Dylan Purdy, Lindsay Tanis and Kaley Tanis. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1999. Private Cremation was held. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2007, 3 p.m. at the Midland Park United Methodist Church, 269 Godwin Ave. Midland Park, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to the Church would be appreciated. www.vpfh.com