Edna Sipila Allen

Edna, age 98, was born in Kellogg, Idaho on June 24, 1916. She died peacefully in Bellevue on March 11, 2015.

One of seven children, she was preceded in death by Leno (Antoinette), Joe and Fred Bassett (Dorothy) and a sister Rose Luckenbach. She is survived by Violet Skartvedt and Connie Redmond (Mike).

She and her husband Ted Sipila (deceased) had three children: Ted (deceased) (Pat), Marsha Nissen (John) and Dennis (Mary). Grandchildren are Ted, Jeff, David, Doug, Jay (deceased), Leah, Mike, Kristi and Dan, as well as eighteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Edna was a loving mother, wife and friend, and will be remembered by those she leaves behind.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20th at 12:00pm at Greenwood Memorial Park, 350 Monroe Ave NE in Renton. Memorials may be made to the donor’s charity of choice.