Edith V. Beitzel, 72, of Clifton, VA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1946, in Fairfax, VA. She married Donald P. Beitzel on July 14, 1967. A lifelong resident of Fairfax, Edith loved gardening, reading and spending time with her family. She was employed by Fairfax County Fire & Rescue when she retired in 2008 and most recently enjoyed volunteering at Green Spring Gardens, in Alexandria, VA, as a Master Gardener.
Edith was a caring, generous, and self-less person whose laugh was infectious. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Along with her parents, Edith is also preceded in death by her sister, Nelly Kirby.
Edith is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years; her two caring sons, Robert (Donna) and Jake (Navy); four cherished grandchildren, Tori, Adam, Samantha and Jena; siblings Louise (Donnie) Wilson and Lesley, Robert and Joe Kidwell.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. with services at 12:00 P.M. on February 25, 2019 at Demaine Funeral Home, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030. Immediately following the service, please join the family for a celebration of life at the Fairfax Fire Department located at 4081 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Green Spring Gardens in memory of Edith by calling 703.642.5173 or via the FROGS webpage at www.friendsofgreenspring.org/ways-to-give/donate. To associate your online donations with Edith, memorial sentiments can be typed into the field that is labeled ‘Designate use or UNRESTRICTED’. This field is located under the drop-down menu for the suggested donation amounts, or on the transaction pop-up screen that will appear after selecting the ‘Donate’ button for write-in amounts.
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