Edna Iretha Adams, 80, passed away March 13 2015, in Toledo, Washington. She was born to Leslie Lettua and Ruby C. Lettua (Hefner) on Jan. 19, 1935, in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Iretha and her family moved to Galvin, Washington in 1949. She graduated from Centraila High School in 1953. Iretha married Chester E. Adams, June 7, 1953 in Centraila. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2009. They farmed and raised a family with their two sons, Garry E. Adams and David E. Adams of Toledo, who both survive her.
She enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, watching birds (especially cardinals), the beach and most of all spending time with family. Edna was also a 50 year member of the Toledo Grange.
She is also survived by one brother, Marv Lettua of Rochester, Washington; sister, Darla Russell of Wenatchee, Washington; two grandsons; four great-granddaughters; and two great-grandsons.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Elmer and Elroy Lettua.
The funeral will take place at the Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Portland, Oregon on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. A celebration of life potluck will be held at the Toledo Grange hall, 5180 Jackson Hwy , Toledo, WA 98591, on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Noon.
