March 16, 1926 - January 17, 2017
Edith J. Couillard, age 90, of Richfield. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend known for her wit and zest for life, went home to the Lord on January 17, 2017. Graduate of US Navy Nurse Cadet Corps during WWII. Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary for Branch 9, National Association of Letter Carriers Union. Registered Nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, Mpls., for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter of 62 years; granddaughter, Jenny Sandahl and sisters, Ruth Holmes, Florence Murray and Mary Helen Lutes. Survived by daughter, Sue Sandahl (Mike); sons, Tom (Margi), Dave (fiancee, Jan Bastyr), Jim (Robin), Dan (Marie), Rob and Paul (Jennifer) Couillard; 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials may be given to the Richfield Public Schools Foundation - Jenny Sandahl Scholarship Fund.
Visitation
Monday, January 23, 2017
4:00 -7:00 PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
11:00 AM
St. Richard's Catholic Church
7540 Penn Avenue S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Rob and Paul I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Tony Solin
Dave, sorry to hear your Mother has passed away, my sincere condolences.
Al Lunser
Eddie. So many memories.driving wild down streets of Richfield. Reducing cats,rabbits and mice. John. Bryan and Jenny
Love. Mary