Edna Hoisington

Edna Hoisington After a lengthy and declining battle with Alzheimer’s her life ended on a day of celebration for all Americans – July 4th. This day was also celebrated by her family knowing that she left this earth to again be whole with the Lord and continue to do what she did best – look out for her family. Edna was born in Akron and lived her entire 92 years here. She graduated from Garfield High School, attended college, and worked at her mother’s restaurant where she met her husband of 69 years – Bud. She gave up her ambition to be a teacher to take on the most important job of all – being a Wife and Mother - she excelled at both. She was a very private person and very protective and proud of her family. Forever polite and thoughtful she always saw a positive side and lived looking forward as she navigated the many hardships throughout her life. She set a great example for her children and grandchildren to follow. Edna was extremely intelligent and had a quick wit – a few one liners we all called Edna-isms – “leopards don’t change their spots” and “act like you’ve been brought up not jerked up” are a few that come to mind. Edna was a member of Eastern Star and avid sports fan. She most loved watching her children and grandchildren play whatever sport was in season or whatever activity they chose to participate in. From Youth Sports to High School Athletics she never missed a game and found something positive in their play - win or lose. Edna also enjoyed watching College Athletics and Professional Golf and Baseball – Buckeye Football and Duke Basketball - Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. She was a closet Yankees fan that started when her dad took her to League Park to see Babe Ruth play. Preceded in death by her mother, Opal Hunter; father, Dewey Hunter; and sister, Opal Fahrer. She leaves behind her husband, Walter “Bud”; two children, Jill of Akron and Mark (Dianthia) of Cuyahoga Falls; along with four grandchildren, Spencer (Marissa) of Charlotte, N.C., Drew (Sara) of Medina, Taylor (Lynsee) of North Canton and Baron of Canton; two great-grandchildren, Parker and Brooke (Drew and Sara); and sister, Jean Thompson of Tallmadge. The family wants to express their gratitude for the outstanding care she received at Green Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Green and to Asera Care Hospice of Fairlawn for the comfort they provided in her last months – we are very appreciative. There will not be calling hours only, a private service and burial at Hillside Memorial Park on Monday July 10th. These were her wishes. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com