Grandma Eder

Virginia L. (Daily) Eder

Oct. 25, 1920-Feb. 24, 2008
Virginia Eder was born, raised and educated in Everett, WA. She first attended Everett's First Baptist Church at the age of 13. She accepted the Lord as her Savior in 1934. Always active in the church, she became their first secretary in 1938. For the most of the next 38 years she continued serving First Baptist as their secretary.
Virginia was an avid sportswoman. She loved to ski and was one of the founders of the Everett Ski Club. In 1940, on a blind date, she met the love of her life, Frank Eder. Frank was also a sports enthusiast, but his choice was rock climbing. Virginia became a rock climber. They married in 1942 in Everett's First Baptist Church.
Soon after their marriage, Frank was sent to the Aleutians with the Corps of Engineers. He was then sent to Seattle, WA, where Virginia joined him. Their first son, John, was born in Seattle. After moving back to Everett their other three children, William, Mark and Laurie, were born.
Virginia was very active in her church, singing in the choir, participating in Circle, and being a deaconess. Along with her beloved Frank, they were among the founders of the church's Clipper Class and S.A.M. (Senior Adult Ministries.)
Virginia and Frank were great travelers and have been in 38 countries. They loved to camp and have hiked many peaks in the Cascade Mountains.
Virginia is survived by loving family members, Frank, her husband of 66 years; children, John (Linda), of Wenatchee, WA, and their three children, David, Kristi and Darren, William, of Caldwell, Idaho and daughter, Nicole, Mark (Karen), of Poulsbo, WA, and children, Aaron and Amy, Lauri (Guy) and their two children, Tanya and Ashley, of Everett, WA.
Virginia was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Jack Daily.A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, at Everett's First Baptist Church.