Edith E. Cheney age 88 of Hillsboro, OR died Oct. 16, 2011 in a Portland hospital.
Born Jan. 27, 1923 in Fort Stevens, Oregon to James & Myrte (Graham) Donovan. She has resided in Hillsboro since the early 90's and in Warrenton, OR prior to that.
On July 3, 1940 she married Donald Cheney in Seaside. He preceded her in death in 2000. During her working life Edith was a laundry worker in Astoria.
She enjoyed computer games, reading, needle work and playing scrabble with her grandchildren and nieces & nephews.
Survivors,
sons; Donald Cheney, Jr., Daniel J. Cheney, Harry Cheney, daughters; Clara Feneide 503.640.9377 503.680.2776 family contact. Judy E. Jessen, brothers; Donald Donovan Richard Donovan, sisters; Shirley Blackburn, Marjorie Betcher, 12 grandchildren numerous great grandchildren
preceded in death by daughter Mary Martin in 2005
Memorial Services 1:00 P. M. Friday Oct. 21, 2011 Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center Chapel 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123.
Private Cremation has been held. Contributions Oregon Humane Society 1067 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97211