In memoriam: Edith Larrabee, 1921 - 2010

Edith Bert Larrabee died March 17, 2010, at St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 88.

She was born on May 2, 1921, in Bowie County, Texas, to Robert Terry and Ruth Elliott. She graduated from high school in Texarkana, Texas, and received her bachelor's degree in education from East Texas University. She taught elementary school at Fort Lewis College until 1956, when she earned her master's degree from Colorado State University in 1957.

She and her son, Robert, moved in 1957 to Bellingham, where she became a member of the faculty at Western Washington University. She taught textiles and clothing and child development in the Home Economics Department and retired as acting chairman of the department in 1983.

Edith served as board member of the YWCA and WECU, and she was a 26-year member of WHEA.

Edith is survived by her son, Robert, and four grandchildren: Don and wife Jen; Jeff and wife Kandi and their daughter Laurel; Kevin; and Patricia and husband John Whitlock, of Bow. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church for 25 years.

Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2750 McLeod Road, Bellingham, 98225. A private family service will be held. You may share your thoughts and memories of Edith in the online memorial guest book at http://www.molesfuneralhomes.com.