Edrie Willett died 1908 WA
The Mason County Journal of Friday, March 6, 1908
Shelton, Mason, WA
Edrie Willett's Death
The remains of Edrie Willett, whose sudden death at Aberdeen was briefly reported in last week's paper, were brought to Shelton Friday evening.The funeral took place from the Catholic church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Father Matthews conducting the affecting service, and the remains laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery over the hill.Besides the sorrowing family and relatives, many young schoolmates and friends were gathered to pay their respects to their young friend.
Edrie M. D. Willett was born in Clifton, Mason County, March 24th, 1899, and died Feb. 27th, at the age of 18 years, 11 months and 3 days.She lost her father at the age of three, and two years later gained a kind step-father, Raymond Cormier.Her first schooling was in Shelton, where she always ranked highest in her school work.She completed the tenth grade here, and went to Providence Academy, at Olympia, where she graduated with high honors.The past year has been spent in Aberdeen with her aunt, Mrs. J. B. Yoder.
She was taken sick on Tuesday and an attack of erysipelas developed, which caused her death within two days.A message was sent Wednesday to Mrs. Cormier, who left for Aberdeen on the noon boat, but the girl was unable to recognize her on arrival.Later the family here were informed that no hopes were entertained for recovery, and all the children started for Aberdeen, Mr. Cormier being unable to leave, not having recovered from his injuries of last fall.In her nature Edrie was kind and gentle, with kind works for all, and formed many warm friends during her short life.She was cut down in the flower of youth and hope, and was soon to have been married to an estimable young man of Aberdeen.
Many flowers were brought here for the funeral, and a beautiful emblem was provided by pupils of the Shelton schools.She is mourned by mother, step-father, sister, step-sister, half-brother and step-brother residing in Shelton, and many near relatives as well as friends.