DURBIN, Edith (Lynam) - b. February 10, 1902 - d. June 6, 1999

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(from the memorial hand-out from her funeral)

In Loving Memory of Edith (Lynam) Durbin

Edith (Lynam) Durbin passed away Sunday, June 6, 1999 at the Elk Manor Nursing Home in Moline, Kansas.  She was 97 years of age and a longtime resident of Moline.  Edith was born in Trenton, Missouri on February 10, 1902 to John Foster and Mable (Reid) Lynam.

Edith moved with her family to Moline, Kansas when she was 4 years old.  She graduated from the Moline High School.  Edith furthered her education at Emporia Teachers College where she received her Teacher's Certificate.  She first taught at Hardpan School southwest of Grenola, Kansas and then in the Moline Public Schools.

Edith was united in marriage to John W. Durbin on March 26, 1921.  To this union three sons were born: Gene L., Ronald R. and Jack T.

At the time of her death Edith was a member of the Moline United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Moline Alumni Association.  She enjoyed her home, family, friends and church.  For many years Edith collected and dealt in antiques.

Edith is survived by her three sons Gene L. Durbin of Aransas Pass, Texas; and Ronald R. Durbin and Jack T. Durbin, both of Moline, Kansas;  8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 at the Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas with Lloyd G. Zimmerman officiating.  Carol Pinckney sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The Garden, Medley".  The honorary casket bearers were Deanna Cannon, Matt Durbin, Reid Durbin, Dana Gillespie, Nancy Liebau, Sharon Patteson, Janice Spears and Cathy Turnbough.  A memorial has been established with the Elk Manor Nursing Home at Moline.  Contributions may be left with the funeral home.  The funeral arrangements were made with the Zimmerman Funeral Home of Howard, Kansas.