Alyce Elaine Edwards
Alyce Elaine Edwards, simply known to family and friends as Elaine Edwards, passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2015 with her husband of almost 63 years, Howard, by her side. Elaine was born on February 24, 1936 in Maryville, Missouri to George and Lucille Hepburn. Elaine spent her early years growing up on the family farm in Missouri before the family moved to Lassen County. Elaine would go on to meet and marry on May 15, 1954 her husband Howard Edwards. Elaine worked for C.P. National and the Lassen National Forest before raising her 4 children. Elaine received her Bachelor’s Degree through the Chico State Extension Program and returned to the work force. Elaine would then go on to work for Lassen Community College for 30 years, holding various positions. The final position she held before retiring in 1999 was the Work Experience Coordinator.
Elaine was very active with The Red Hats and was a longtime member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Elaine was an avid antique collector for the most of her life. Elaine was well known for her doll collection. A hobby that would lead to her attending many doll shows throughout California and Nevada.
Elaine is proceeded in death by her parents George and Lucille (Chambers) Hepburn.
Elaine is survived by her husband Howard Edwards; her brother John Hepburn of Colorado; four children, Linda (Randy) Brown of Reno NV, Mark Edwards of Susanville, Mary (Bob) Loflin of Susanville and Ryan Edwards of Chico; 8 grandchildren, Cierra (Jenna) Brown of Oregon, Jason Shilo Brown of Reno NV, Cassandra Edwards of Roseville, Cody Loflin, Chance (Sarah) Loflin, Chaylyn Loflin of Susanville, William and Avea Edwards of Chico; 3 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Colovos and two great-grandchildren that will be born later this summer.
A celebration of life for Elaine is scheduled for Saturday May 9, 2015 at 11:00am at the Monticola Club, 140 S. Lassen St, Susanville.
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