Edith Gertrude Pauley

Edith G. Pauley, 96, passed away at home October 5, 2011. Born and raised in Nebraska, Edith came to the Columbia Basin with her husband, Pete, in 1954 to settle on a hillside in Block 11. Initial experience driving spud truck, sorting potatoes, and fixing ditch breaks, inspired her to obtain her teaching certificate from Central Washington State College. Edith taught in Othello, Mesa, and Basin City, finding her niche as a reading teacher where she passed on her love of books to hundreds of area students.

Along with her teaching, Edith was an ardent traveler. She spent many RV summers exploring America's parks and national monuments with family and friends. She was proud to have been to all 50 states. In one of her numerous photographs, she had her left hand in Utah, her right hand in Colorado, her right foot in New Mexico, and her left foot in Arizona. Yellowstone was a particular family favorite with many hikes into areas most tourists never see. It amused Edith when people commented they'd seen Yellowstone in a day because she knew it couldn't be done. Edith white water rafted down the Colorado River three times and convinced daughter, Marcia; son,'Kim; and grandson, led; to accompany her on one ofthe trips. Edith's travels were not limited to the U.S. She also toured Europe, China, Mexico, Canada, South America, Australia, and Antarctica.

Gardening was another activity which brought Edith much pleasure. Even after moving to Coventry House, she made her {fflrt~stand out with its multitude of plants. Painting also brought her joy. Edith took many classes with family and friends reaping the benefits of her talent. Knitting and crocheting also resulted in colorful afghans now decorating family homes. Active for decades in Eastern Start, Edith was Othello Worthy Matron, representing her chapter at both state and national gatherings.

Edith is survived by son Kim (Susan), daughters Marcia (Charlie), and LeAnn; grandchildren led (Alyssa), Amy Fleming, Chris Buck (Chris), and Sabrina (Ted) Taala; and great grandchildren Riqge and Sierra Pauley and Henry and Blake Taala.

Graveside services were held at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello on October 8, 2011. Stevens Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.