Edna Louise Godley

Edna Louise Godley, a loving mother, grandmother, and passionate community member who was often ahead of her time, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Spokane Valley, Washington, at the age of 92. She was born on June 14, 1933, in Post Falls, Idaho, to Fred and Minnie Hoadley.

Edna's life story began with humble roots. After her birth in Post Falls, Edna's family eventually moved to Oregon, shaping her early years. Her connection to the land started early; as a child, she was a dedicated member of 4-H and often spoke fondly of the prized cows and sheep she raised and showed.

At the age of 17, June 3, 1951, Edna married Hugh W. Grim, Jr., age 19 from Echo, Oregon, and together they raised four children: Judy, James, Freda, and Ronald. Following their divorce in the early 1980s, Edna married Edwin Godley on January 6,1991. This union brought together a blended family, including Edwin’s four children: Daniel, Patrick, Georjana, and Angelique Godley.

Creative Spirit and Active Life

Edna lived life with remarkable energy and enthusiasm, finding outlets for her passions in community and creation. She possessed a wonderful creative spirit, evidenced by the beautiful, hard-to-replace dresses she made for her daughters, and her joy of candle making, baking, oil painting and cake decorating.

Her life truly revolved around her profound love of square dancing, a passion that led her to own a small business selling specialized apparel to dancers and to actively participate in planning many events.

Edna also shared an adventurous side with her second husband, Edwin. They were members of the GWTA Gold Wing Touring Association. She rode the Honda Gold Wing with Edwin many times, thoroughly enjoying the rallies and camaraderie with other riders.

Edna was a dedicated community member, active with the Strider organization of Spokane Valley and received numerous awards for her participation in events, including Spokane's famous annual Bloomsday. Edna was also quietly dedicated to the environment, recycling newspapers and rinsing aluminum foil. She found great joy in the natural world, loving flowers, animals, and birds, and enjoyed decorating and socializing for every season.

Enduring Love

Edna will be remembered for how much she enjoyed bringing friends and families together for the holidays.

In recent years, Edna was affected by the onset of dementia. Though remembering events and faces may have faded at times, her enduring desire and love for family remained constant. With every visit and phone call in her final months and years, she reminded us of how much she appreciated just talking and visiting. Her love became even more apparent with each passing day. It is comforting knowing she is now at peace.

Family

Edna was predeceased by her beloved parents, Fred and Minnie Hoadley, all her siblings (Gertrude, Pearl, Nancy), her second husband Edwin Godley (2012), his son Michael (1973), her son Jim Grim (2021), and Patrick Godley (2025). She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Kelly Lebahn (1983).

She is survived by her first husband, Hugh Warren Grim, Jr.; her children, Judy Lebahn (Dan), Ron Grim (Stephanie), and Freda Grim (Dan Courchaine); her daughter-in-law Rose Ann Grim; her stepchildren, Daniel Godley, Georjana, and Angelique Godley (Mehdi Slaoui Andaloussi); and numerous cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her grandchildren include: Bradley (son of Judy and Dan), Nichole (Davis) and Christopher (children of Jim and Rose Ann), Oscar and Iris (children of Freda and Dan Courchaine), Grace, Keagen, and Kayla (children of Ron and Stephanie)

Her step-grandchildren include: Melissa, Candice, and Michael (children of Daniel Godley), Jerrica Godley and Jared Gans (children of the late Patrick), Geraldine (Geri) and Rusty (children of Georjana), Aidah and Elyas (children of Angelique and Mehdi)

Her great-grandchildren include: Elijah (son of Bradley and Lauryn Lebahn), Cole and Blake (sons of Nicole and Josh Davis), Emma and Hannah (daughters of Christopher and Ashley Grim), Jacob and Wesley (sons of Kayla)

Her step-great-grandchildren include: Makayla, Maliah, and Mariah (daughters of Candice), Adyleigha (daughter of Michael), Jayde Bodin and Kaylee Bodin (daughters of Geri)

Service Information

A memorial service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. A brief graveside service will follow at Pine Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers

Please consider making memorial contributions to an organization or facility that focuses on research, treatment, and prevention of devastating effects from dementia and Alzheimers.