Karen Stangl
How can there be just one memory, when Edie was part of my life since 1946. She was my second mom and I will carry her in my heart forever. She was loved by not only me, but my parents, my siblings, my husband, my children, and their children. Always smiling, happy, loved to laugh, but it was nice to just sit and visit with her. Way back, before the big house was built, we used to go over to the "garage house" and watch wrestling. TV sets were a luxury then and we didn't have one, so Edie and Ken's house was the place to be on Friday night. My mom and Edie used to bake Christmas cookies every year – of course, they were made from scratch, and decorated. Since my mom did not drive, Edie was "our" ride to the beach and all of us kids had a great time together. It was a sad time when Kenny died and it was difficult for us young ones to understand. As an adult and having lost a child, I understand what the entire Milstead family went through. We moved on as we all have to do, but a scar will always be there. I will always remember her laugh and the happiness she carried within her and shared with all us. Rest in peace. You will always be loved and remembered. Karen (Woods) Stangl