Edith Pluhar, age 91, a longtime resident of the Cohagen Community passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. She left this world doing what she loved most, tending to her garden and flowers.
Edith was born on January 16, 1924, the 2nd child of James and Londa Michael Gallagher on a ranch NW of Cohagen. She attended country school near their homestead, graduating from Cohagen High School in 1942. That same summer she married Phillip Pluhar and they had three children: Chuck, Phyllis and Vern. Together, Phil and Edith worked the soil, raising crops and cattle and eventually turning the ranch over to their sons and their families.
Edith is survived by her children, Charles (Luann), Phyllis (Deon Belt) and Vern (Naomi); grandchildren: Justin and Jeff, Tonya and Deona, Dawn, Pam and Wayland, 15 great grandchildren and 5 weeks ago had the honor of holding her first great, great grandchild. She is also survived by a brother Marvin and two sisters Velma and Marlene. She was preceded in death by her husband Phil in February of 1995, her parents, two brothers Alvin and Clayton, three sisters: Marion, Margie and Norma.
No services are planned at this time but her family and her Cohagen Community will celebrate her life at a later date. Her family will especially miss her bountiful meals, poppy seed kolaches, and homemade cookies. Her kitchen table was always open for anyone to sit and visit or share a meal. Edith will always be known and appreciated for her dedication to preserving the family history along with the history of Garfield County.
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Ardella Berzel says
My prayers go out to Edith’s family and friends. We always felt welcomed in her home, especially the grandchildren. She was a loving person and will be deeply missed.
Ardella and Dave Berzel
Michael Krikorian says
The fondest memory of Edith was the most amazing pickles I have had…ever!
Sending light from Oregon as you all remember her…
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for all of Edith’s She was such a nice lady . She always had time for a kind word and a little visit . May you find comfort in all of the Memories you have and May the Lord help you find the path of Light through this time of darkness.
Robin and bob Sainsbury says
we are so sorry for your loss.
John and Francis Krikorian says
What an amazing woman Edith was. She amazed me with her gardening skills, her flowers and her dedication to family. I am so glad that Andrea and I had a chance to visit with her over Easter, she was bright and witty as usual. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one…
Martha Crandall says
Thinking of you with sympathy.
Floyd & Kay Beecher says
Our deepest sympathy to you all in Edith’s passing. Floyd has many fond memories of time spent in the Pluhar home during his high school years. May you find comfort in your memories of good times and the love you shared to help you through this difficult time.
Nick& Betty Clauson says
Hi Pluhar families, What a great lady Edith was! She and her family have a long history in Garfield County, Now several more generations of Pluhars are carrying on the traditions of the the Pluhar family. Good neighbors, and stewards of the land. Prays are offered for all of you as you grieve for her.
Kim & Tom Cohn family says
Phyllis and Deon and family, Chuck and LuAnne and family, Vern and Naomi and family-
What wonderful memories of Edith. She will be greatly missed, but well taken care of by Grandma Thelma. Love and hugs to all of you.
Matt & Jeana Bliss says
so sorry for your loss, we have you all in thought and prayer.
Joyce and Curt Schwartz says
We were so blessed to have dinner with Phyllis and Edith right after her 91st birthday. What a Grand Lady, often calling me her second daughter. She has been an inspiration “in the aging process” and I hope I can be as brave, lucid, stubborn and active as she when I’m 91. Our condolences and prayers to all you.
Joe and Bev Murnion says
Our deepest sympathy to all You are all in out thoughts and prayers
Myrna Stone says
Edith always had time to visit with me wherever we would meet. She was an elegant lady and I am so blessed to have known her and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cathy, Baylie, & Jeff says
Thoughts and Prayers. Thinking of you all.
Darryl and Sonja Turner says
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time, cherish the memories.
Muff Engdahl says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Edith’s family. She was a wonderful lady, I have many memories of her growing up.
Pat and Bob Corbin says
So sorry for you loss, What a wonderful lady, see will be missed. Her and Phillip were such good friends to my grandparent. Les and Winx Brooks. They are probably playing cards together again. Condolences to all of you.
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
To the Pluhar Families.
Our deepset sympathy on your loss. She lived an long and wonderful life and left many memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!
Glen and Teena
Steve & Brinda Pluhar says
I went walking with a grandson this evening and looked for little round sand rocks, in memory of Edith. Our children will always remember Edith for the evening walks they took with her and how she always helped them find the little round sand rocks. Those were such special times. We will miss her.
Carol Rath Raschkow says
My condolences go out to Edith’s family. She was always such a pleasant , sweet lady . Thinking of you during your time of loss…. God Bless .
Gail Ludwig says
So happy I got to see my aunt Edith when we had the family reunion. Just dad and to aunts left now so sad. Bless all if you.
Lori Wheatcroft says
Chuck, Phyllis, Vern and to all your family:
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I will always remember Aunt Edith tending her vegetable garden and her flowers around her house. As a kid it was so much fun to go to her garden and eat fresh peas and strawberries from her garden. My thoughts are with you at this time of grief. Take care.
christine walz says
My condolences to the entire family of Edith. Though I did not know her personally, I know those who did, and they are all wonderful. She is now getting acquainted with my dad and mother. So I am sorry for the loss of her, but happy for her eternal rest.
Tom and Claudia Stanton says
Blessings go out to the Families of Edith Pluhar. She was a very precious lady and leaves everyone who knew her with some wonderful memories. She is at peace in the loving arms of her Savior. God Be With You All.
Doug and Teri Zook says
Chuck, Phyllis, Vern, and families:
We were saddened, of course, to hear of Edith’s passing ~ Had just seen a great picture of her on Facebook with the newest family baby, and she looked so good. We are happy for her, and all of you, though, that she died in a peaceful way and didn’t have to be moved from her long-time home, etc., for last years as so many do. Doug has SO MANY great memories of working and playing at the Pluhar’s! He talks of all the fun (and hard work) ~ and about Edith’s great cooking. She was a lovely lady – hard worker and prominent woman of that community. We send our sympathy and love…
Donna Schmidt says
Dear Chuck, Phyllis, Vern, and Families,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginger says
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Edith. I did not per s on ally know her. But from reading all the condolences from her family and friends, I wanted to briefly to mention she must have been a wonderful person, loving, kind and so hospitable, qualities we rarely see anymore. In this most difficult and distressing time, I hope your good and loving memories of her help to ease your pain. It can help us to know that she now safely rests in the loving memory of our Grand Creator. Sincerely
Psalm 37 : 11,29; Matthew 5 : 4,5
Mitzi Beecher says
Thoughts and prayers to the Edith Pluhar family
Gloria and DJ Milroy says
Our deepest sympathy to all of Edith’s family. Edith was quite a lady and I always enjoyed to visit with her. I know she will be very much missed by many. May the Lord walk with each of you as you celebrate her life and share your many memories. Holding you all in our thoughts and prayers.
J.D. and Mary Alice Murnion says
Sympathy to the Pluhar family in the loss of your Mother.
Bob and Bev James says
Vern, Phyllis, Chuck and familys, so sorry about your Mom but at least she was doing what she wanted, she was a little worker bee,
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