Edith Elizabeth Eng
January 13, 1931 - July 3, 2016
Obituary
Edith Elizabeth Eng
Age 85 of Tukwila, WA; passed away on July 3, 2016 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born in Seattle, WA on January 13, 1931 to Sing and Hom Shee Chinn.
She is a 1949 graduate of Garfield High School. She married Nelson K.L. Eng on October 19, 1952. Together they raised 6 children. She worked as a data processor for Nordstrom, Safeco Insurance and Seafirst Bank.
Edith was an avid dancer and athlete. She enjoyed bowling, cross country skiing, golfing, pickle ball and tennis.
Edith is survived by her husband of 63 years, Nelson; daughters Debbie (Doug Matsuoka), Dale (Joseph Ha), and Della (Gary Furukawa); sons Devin, Daryl (Christina), and Daniel. Grandchildren Taryn, Tracy and Tyler Tsujii, Evan and Andrea Eng, Vanessa and Jarred Ha, Nana and Kevin Le, Elise (Pete Than), Kelly, Ben and Alex Furukawa.
All our love to you Della and your family.
I am so so sorry for your loss.
Your mom was a beautiful lady, inside and out. I always enjoyed and admired her energy and joyful spirit when we played tennis.
She created such a loving and beautiful family. I am so happy you all have each other at this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love ,
Catherine
Della
My love and prayers to you and your Family.
I will always remember our last luncheon with your Mom. She was a beautiful lady. She raised a fabulous family full of live and love. Her spirit will continue in each and everyone of loved ones. May her spirit rest in peace.
Love,
Rosa
I just learned of Edith’s passing today from a gentleman at our Thursday Afternoon Dance that your Mom/wife attended regularly. I am so very sorry for each of you and deeply saddened. Edith came to the Renton Senior Activity Center (where I work) frequently and she always had a beautiful smile on her face and was so friendly. I miss her already! She was quite elegant, so beautiful inside and out. Thank you for sharing her with us.
My thoughts, prayers and condolences to all of you,
Debbie Little
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I know she was proud of you all. May her memory heal your hearts as time passes and always bring a smile to your faces. Love, Darryl
hi mom.
i was just signing into dads guestbook and saw all these comments. so now i will compose a little note about you. i miss you so much! so much has happened since you left us. you would be the proud poh poh of 2 great grandchildren. pete and elise birthed emilia, now 2, and luke, newly born on october 14, 2020. you were such a lovely, warm, kind, funny, adventurous, talented lady. anyone in your orbit was lucky to know you. you touched so many lives throughout your life. you were always game to try anything. remember when i taught you how to skate ski in leavenworth? i know i got most of my athletic skills from you! kitty and i played pickleball all summer at her house in your honor! we love that game and i know you were an awesome pickler and tennis player!
as we get ready to lay dad next to you, i know that you’ll be together again eternally. may you rest in peace and take care of dad!
much love,
gary, elise, pete, emilia, luke, kelly, matt, ben, alex and your daughter della