died Tuesday afternoon (March 28, 2017) in the Fremont Health Medical Center.
Edie was born May 10, 1930 in Tekamah, Nebraska to William 'Ed'and Ruth (Chamberlain) Valder Sr. Her parents died during Edie's early childhood years and she was raised by an aunt and uncle, Ruth and Clarence Chamberlain. She grew up in Tekamah where she graduated from high school, later attending a school in Kansas City for training as a medical secretary.
She was married on September 30, 1951 in Tekamah to Richard D. Curley. After their marriage they lived in Colorado Springs, CO, as Richard was a 2nd Lt. in the Army stationed at Ft. Carson there. Then they lived in other communities as her husband was transferred. Following his military service they lived in Lincoln while he studied for his masters degree at the University. Then as an agronomist, Richard's career took them to many areas of the country including, Knoxville, TN, White Bear Lake, MN, Ithaca, NY, Spokane, WA, Prairie Village, KS, Imperial and Holdrege in Nebraska, Topeka, KS, state of Illinois, Goodland, KS, Eldora, IA, and to Fremont in the early 1990's. They have made over 22 moves during their marriage.
Edie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fremont where she has served as co-chairman of the Spring Salad Luncheon. She was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 216 of Herman, NE. She was also a Red Cross Volunteer at the hospital.
Survivors: husband Richard
son Steven Curley, Apple Valley, MN
daughter Christine (Kevin) Finson, Washington, IL
son Bradley (Glenda) Curley, Topeka, KS
7 grandchildren Erin Curley, Sean Curley, Tyler Curley, Carrie Finson, Megan (Matthew) Buse,
Lauren (Matthew) Elwood, Emma Curley
3 great grandchildren Gabriella, Ivy, and Savannah Buse
3 brothers Darol (Shirley) Valder of CA
Robert Valder (Ruth Snyder) of CA
Eugene Chamberlain of Tekamah
Nieces and nephews
Edie was preceded in death by her parents, aunt and uncle, sisters Ruth Puffer and Marjorie Walker
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (March 31st) at the First United Methodist Church. Following a lunch, the committal will be in the Craig Cemetery. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel will be (today) Thursday (March 30th) from 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to the church's youth group.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Bill & Jeanenne Malmberg
Fremont, TX Friday, March 31, 2017 So sorry to learn of Edie's passing. We will miss her presence @ the round table in the Fireside Rm Sunday mornings. Please accept our sincere sympathy.jim gatewood
sioux city, IA Thursday, March 30, 2017 my heart goes out to you & your family, you both were a delight to see at the family gatherings. I'm very happy to have known Edith & very sad that she's gone. should you need anything give myself or Jacob a call.my deepest sympathy Jim Gatewood
Richard & Joan Porter
Fremont,, NE Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Dick & Family,I was so shocked when I read Edie's Obituary. Know it's been awhile since we were neighbors on Keene Street but I have never forgotten the two of you. We send our love and sympathy to each of you, Dick and adult children whom we never met. May Edie RIP and may you receive God's comfort as you mourn her passing. Richard is currently in the hospital in Omaha and will probably be there for awhile. I hope to make at least the visitation but all depends on how Richard is doing. Our Love & Sympathy, Richard & Joan Porter.
Brenda Davis
Topeka, KS Wednesday, March 29, 2017 Thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult timeRichard and Brenda Davis and family