Edith Mary Singleton
June 21, 1921 - January 5, 2014
Obituary
Edith Mary Singleton passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2014. Edith was the 2nd child of a set of twins born to Michael DeSisto & Giovannina LoPriore DeSisto on June 21, 1921 in Seattle, WA. She lived her entire life in the Seattle area, where she and her husband, Damon, raised their family.
Edith grew up in the South Park farmlands of Seattle, helping her parents with the farm work and selling her Dad’s produce, along with the help of her twin sister, at the Pike Place Market. As her own Mother passed away in childbirth when Edith was a teenager, she also had a key role in raising her younger siblings. As a young lady, she worked at the florist shop at the market, starting a lifelong love of gardening and flowers. She went on to work at Nabisco in Seattle and later at the Bon Marche restaurant at Southcenter once her children were out of grade school.
Edith married Damon F. Singleton on April 22, 1948 and they raised three children, Gregory, Darrell, and Gail. They were married for 62 ½ yrs before Damon’s passing in 2010. Edith was a consummate homemaker, raising the kids on her own until Damon’s retirement from the US Navy in 1961. She loved to cook and bake and kept busy canning all the abundant produce from their home garden. She prided herself in her beautiful flowerbeds and well kept yard. Edith also was an accomplished bowler for most of her adult life and a well-respected bocce player in Seattle area tournaments. Never one to have idle hands, she taught herself to sew at a young age and made all her clothes and many craft items. She was active in the Renton Lodge of the Sons of Italy and was always eager to help at their many events. Edith volunteered at the local food bank in retirement as a way to help out in the community.
Edith is survived by her 2 sons, Greg (Val Redburn) and Darrell (Sandie) Singleton, daughter, Gail (Bill-deceased) Dehnert, 4 grandchildren, Anthony (Jessica), Kirsten, Teresa, & Jana (Jerad), and 1 great-grandson, Ethan. Her surviving siblings include Josephine DeVos, Gloria Keesey, Mary Gena Benedict, Sharon Hauser, Mario DeSisto, and Mary Louise Havens. Her stepmother, Maria DeSisto, also survives her.
Edith will be remembered by all as a caring, kind, and generous person, always eager to help in any way.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Jan. 15th at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 4415 S. 140th Street Tukwila, WA 98168 with internment to follow at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac.
Online guest book at www.bonneywatson.com
Although I know it was inevitable I have never dreamed of the day I would be signing my Mother’s guestbook. Thank you for all the personal sacrifices you have made to make my life so wonderful. I could not have asked for a better lady to guide me down this path of life. My fondest memories of you will always be held close to my heart. I am comforted by the fact that I know you are resting peacefully in the hands of our Lord.
I will forever miss your smiles and your presence.
I love you Mom ………….
Although I met Edith after her fall and life changing head injury, I enjoyed watching her face light up over things like pumpkin carvings, lovely gardens, and Christmas lights. She seemed at peace while walking through Carpenito’s nursery or going for a drive with Jack and me, and seemed to find pleasure in holding her great-grandson, Ethan’s hand or watching her play.
I know Edith has found peace in heaven where she is now reunited with her husband, Damon.
May you rest in peace, you deserve it.
Now you and Damon and all those who went before you can organize a bocce tournament or create a bowling league.
There are no words to express how much you will be missed.
Love Sharon
I feel a heavy loss in my heart for you, Aunt Edith. Although I only saw you a few times in my life since the distance was great between us I always admired you. You stood tall and proud and that made me to always want to stand tall, also. You and Uncle Damon raised 3 great children that will continue your legacy. I am proud that I did know the wonderful woman you were. You and Uncle Damon are reunited again and are looking down on all of us and will forever be in our hearts. And I can hear you and Mom laughing together in heaven. God Bless You, Sweet Lady!
Rip grandmother edith… sooo many good memories to remember you by. You will be deeply missed and always thought about. Love always and forever your granddaughter teresa .,. Rip
so sorry for your loss
I pray the Lord find a special place for Aunt Edith in His vast realm. May she and Uncle Damon be very happy in that place together.
I remember Edith from bocce ball. She was a fierce competitor and she had made a habit of beating me and my teams. Definitely a woman to respect and admire.
My wife Tani and I attended a 1st birthday party on 11-17-1985 at Damon and Edith’s house for their granddaughter Kirsten. Edith made us feel very welcome and comfortable. She had to be a great mother having raised three great people, Greg, Jack and Gail [who was married to my brother Bill]. Tani and I were narried the day before and it was a snowy weekend memory we won’t forget, It was nice to spend that time with the Singletons. Tani and I offer our condolences
as you experience these hard days.
My Sister-in-Law, Edith had a huge part in welcoming me into the family. The first time I met her was in a parking lot at the old Larry’s Market. She offered a wonderful smile. That’s what I think about when I think about her…she smiled most of the time.
I have fond memories of Edith, and sympathy to the Singleton
family in their loss.
Many words come to mind describing my mother, ability, capable, passionate, positive, happy, competitive, genuine, homemaker, organized, emotionally & physically strong, likable, proud, friendly, loving, family and wonderful are only a few.
Her zest for life showed in eveything she did. She encoraged me, us and everyone around her not always thru words but her actions.which spoke volumes.
To say I’ll miss her is an understatement. Having given her all until the day she passed is a greatt terstament for her as a human being and best of all I can call her my momther.
Love Greg
To the Singleton and Desisto familys,
I heard about the loss of Edith and wanted to express my deepest condolences. As you share the stories and the memories of how she lived her life and how very much she meant, may you find comfort – and, throughout this difficult time, may you also know the deep sympathy and concern that is felt for you and all your family. May God grant you peace, Galatians 1:3; John 11:11; John 6:40; Revelation 21:3, 4.
MY SISTER EDITH WAS THE BACK BONE OF OUR FAMILY. SHE WAS A LOVING SHARING SISTER SHE WAS ACTIVE , WHENEVER WE HAD A FAMILY SUMMER GATHERING , II THERE WAS A BASKETBALL HOOP SHE WOULD BE OUT THERE, PLAYING WITH THE KIDS. I HAVE A FUNNY STORY TO TELL YOU ABOUT SALVADOR AND HER PLAN TO RID HER AND GUNNER’S VEGETABLE GARDEN PESTS I E SQUIRRELS, RABBITS . . SAL LOANED HER HIS HAVE A HEART TRAP TO CATCH THE POACHERS, SHE RID HERSELF, OF THEM QUIETLY…….. AND PROUDLY , WHERE THEY WENT IS A STATE SECRET KNOWN TO ONLY ONE PERSON AND I WON;’T TELL A SOUL. HOPEFULLY THEY WON’T HAVE THAT PROBLEM UP THERE IN HEAVEN””””””’ SALVADOR WATCH OVER HER, I MISS YOU MY SWEETHEART . EDITH YOU WERE A WONDERFULL SISTER, GENA
Aunt Edith,
Your smile, your contagious smile and outgoing nature.
Aunt Edith graciously baked and decorated my wedding cake, and wow what a beautiful cake you did make.
Aunt Edith you are loved by many and will always
be remembered with many warm thoughts.
Niece Leslie