Gwen Edgemon Obituary (1952 - 2012)

Gwen L. Edgemon, age 59 of Menomonie, WI died Monday August 20, 2012 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Eau Claire. Gwen was born October 9, 1952 in St. Paul, MN to Earl C. and Zelda M. (Woods) Ferry. She married Alvin Edgemon on May 3, 1975 in St. Paul, MN. She loved flowers and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a caring person who would help anyone in need. She was very good at crocheting and also enjoyed the company of her family immensely. Gwen is survived by her husband, Alvin; 4 children, Louise (Troy) Pavlusky, LeRoy (Kelly) Edgemon and their children, Brianna, Daniel, Taylor & Levi, Yvonne Edgemon & Jobert (Lynda) Edgemon and their daughter, McKenzie; 5 siblings, Cecil Ferry, Carol (Bob) Martinson, Robbin (Wayne) Olson, Earl Ferry Jr. and Tracy (Jeff) Backes; her faithful companion, her dog, Chi/Chi; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her pet dog Fancy. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with Pastor Robin Bucklin officiating. Visitation will take place from Noon until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Sherman Cemetery, Twp. of Sherman, Dunn County, WI.