Lasting Memories

Elsa Edwards
July 23, 1916-Nov. 27, 2013
Palo Alto, California

Elsa Gertrude Schundler Edwards, 97, passed away Nov. 27, 2013, after a long, rich life full of family, friends and travel. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on July 23, 1916, she grew up in Madison, N.J. She was the daughter of Hans Otto Schundler of Germany and Bertha Elizabeth Davis Schundler of Barbados. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Carroll Edwards Jr. of Palo Alto; her daughter, Carol Edwards Armstrong Atwood of Santa Cruz; her siblings: Otto Schundler, Elenore Schundler Otterson and Beth Schundler Clendining; her second husband Henry Patton of Princeton and a myriad of cousins.

She and Paul raised their family in Palo Alto and after their children were grown traveled all over the world. After Paul Jr. passed away in 1988, she married Henry, and they continued exploring the globe until his death in 2003.

Her loss with be deeply felt by her son, Paul Carroll Edwards III of Mountain View; her daughter, Susan Edwards Ogle of Menlo Park; her grandchildren Stewart Armstrong, Liz Atwood, Matt Edwards, Joey Edwards, Laura Ogle; and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all who came in contact with her vivacious spirit.