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Edith M. Birkett, 99, West Liberty
Obituaries · November 03, 2016



Edith M. Birkett, 99, of West Liberty passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at the Crestview Specialty Care Center in West Branch.

Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Liberty. Visitation was held 1 hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in West Liberty. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. A memorial fund has been established.

Edith was born Nov. 18, 1916, in Springdale, Iowa, the daughter of Axel and Karen M. Jensen. She was a graduate of West Branch High School. On Jan. 24, 1947, she was united in marriage to Lindley Birkett in Moline, Ill. Edith had been employed with NCS in Iowa City for many years.

She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in West Liberty, American Legion Auxiliary and for many years was a member of the Bridge Club. She enjoyed dancing, camping and the time she and Lindley spent in Phoenix.

Survivors include three daughters: Karen Birkett of Morning Sun, Iowa, Patricia (Jim) Kirby of Bella Vista, Ark., and Donna (Craig) Maurer of West Liberty; six grandchildren: Laurie Dauber, Lisa and Tim Stull, Nicole and Edward Green, Timothy and JoAnn Maurer, Jenifer and Zach Weaver, Christopher and Tara Maurer; 16 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husband Lindley, son William, grandson Daniel, great-grandson, two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.