About a month ago my Great-Grandma Ede went to heaven. Since her passing I have had several friends ask me about what she and her life was like. What I write will never do her justice but she is a woman worth writing about.

My grandma was the strongest woman to ever live.

She grew up during the Great-Depression and welded ships during World War II. My grandma was a mother to 10 children and was responsible for the lives of over 100 people (I was her first great-grandchild). My grandma faced many adversities throughout her entire life and never once ask, “Why me?” I think that had to do with the strong faith she had.

On one of my last visits before she had her stroke she was telling me that she was going to be just fine having her pace-maker changed. She said, “I’m Norwegian so that makes me strong and I’m German too, so I suppose that makes me stupid. Or maybe that’s the other way around.” Then she proceeded to laugh and laugh. She had one of the most infectious laughs.

My grandma was the funniest woman to ever live.

My grandma had the most hilarious sayings about everything. Have an injury? My grandma would either tell you that it would heal up before you got married or before your butt grew shut. Have bad gas? My grandma would tell you to stop stepping on frogs. In her case she would often say those damn frogs are everywhere.

My grandma was the kindest woman to ever live.

My grandma was really crafty. All year round she would sew, crochet, and knit. She would end up making; hats, scarfs, doilies, quilts, etc… By the end of the year she would have a Christmas gift for everyone of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Mind you that there are about 100 of us. Throughout the year she would also give away the things she made to people she thought were in need.

My grandma is irreplaceable.

She took a piece of my heart with her when she left this world. She deserves it after all that she taught me and the good looks she gave me. Below is her life story. It’s hard to believe that she was alive for 70 years before I showed up on the scene.