Ethelda Seaman

Seaman, Ethelda passed to another plane on January 23, 2007 at 4:30 PM. Ethelda was born to O.E. and Pearl Jay on 9/8/1920. She attended school in Chico, CA, graduating from Chico State University as an elementary school teacher, later achieving a Masters Degree at U.C. Berkeley. Ethelda stayed in touch with her school chums and even had a happy reunion with many of them this past summer. Ethelda contributed her part to the WWII war effort by moving to Washington D.C. in 1943 working for the general accounting office, living the life of a young career lady in exciting times, playing tennis on the Ellipse, giving dinners with her girlfriends, touring D.C. and attending church services to listen to Peter Marshall preach at the historic New York Ave. Presbyterian Church. She returned to California and went to work in San Francisco where she met her future husband, Earl Seaman, a Great Northern Railway employee. They moved to Minneapolis in 1948 and resided at 1607 Jefferson St. NE. where she became very active in her beloved lodges and clubs. She loved to travel, exploring the Holy Land, Rome, England, Scotland, Hawaii and Alaska. A European tour was a highlight as well as a steamboat cruise on the Ohio River from Chattanooga to Louisville. She also ran up and down the St. Croix River with friends on their boat. Ethelda was a 50 year member and Past Matron of Arcane Chapter #38 O.E.S.; a 50 year member and Past Worthy High Priestess, Star of the East White Shrine; member of Royalty Court, Order of Amaranth; Jul Honour Temple, Daughters of the Nile; past, president and life member Zurah Ladies Society. Ethelda walked a spiritual path, questioning and finally breaking through with an evaluation of her spiritual life. She was a member of Unity Christ Church. She also followed the Course of Miracles, reading and studying faithfully with two good friends. Her life force of goodness and love made an aura about her that invited her to be a part of many families' lives. She is preceded in death by husband, Earl Seaman; parents, O.E. and Pearl Jay of Chico, CA. Survived by brother-in- law, Dewayne Seaman and wife, Georgia of Olathe, KS and many cousins. She valued many good friends and especially her dear kitty, Lucy. Memorial service for this lovely lady will be held Thursday, February 8, 2007, 1:00 PM, at Washburn- McReavy Northeast Chapel. The service will be conducted by Unity Christ Church and the Arcane Chapter #38 O.E.S. Coffee to follow. Memorials preferred to donor's choice. Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828 2901 Johnson St. N.E.

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Ethelda Seaman

February 4, 2007

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Ethelda Seaman

February 4, 2007

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