IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Edytha Ann
Poulsen
February 26, 1939 – October 18, 2020
Obituary
Edytha Ann Poulsen, age 81, of Rexburg, Idaho passed peacefully at her home on Sunday,
October 18, 2020, which is also the date her mother passed 36 years prior. She was born on
February 26, 1939, in Salida Colorado to Ferrin and Anna Maye Frazier.
She grew up in Casper, Wyoming, and enjoyed her friends "The Casper Chicks" who loved early morning seminary and
would pack themselves into Edytha's Ford Model A to cruise around town. She graduated from
Natrona High School in 1957 and that fall she attended Ricks College on a seminary
scholarship.
She was sealed to Kenneth Earl Poulsen for time and all eternity on June 6, 1958, in the Idaho
Falls, Idaho Temple and established their family in Rexburg, Idaho. They are the proud parents
of Kevin Poulsen, Gary Poulsen (Valerie), Debbie Nelson ( Mark), Mitch Poulsen (Heidi), and
Ryan Poulsen (Deanna). Posterity include: 22 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Edytha enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished events that brought them all
together.
She enjoyed traveling both foreign and domestic. The family took many trips crossing
Jackson Pass to her parents in Wyoming and day trips to Yellowstone and Grand Teton
National Park where she was particularly fond of Jenny Lake.
Retirement years allowed her to expand her horizons and included cruises to Panama and the Hawaiian Islands. She was an
avid seamstress and quilter and produced many quilts for family members. She will be
remembered for her amazing talent to cook which included treats, canning colored pears, and
roast beef and mashed potatoes after church.
She enjoyed selling Avon Beauty Products and received numerous awards and accolades for
her efforts as a saleswoman. Later she worked for Porters Book and Variety and loved serving
customers and the associations held there.
Service to others was a hallmark of her life and countless hours were spent meeting the needs
of others. She fulfilled many positions as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints Rexburg, Idaho 6th Ward (58 years) and served in Idaho Falls, Rexburg, and St. George
Temples. She held positions of responsibility as Primary President at a young age and Relief
Society Secretary at the age of 77.
Other service organizations included Daughters of Utah Pioneers where she served as
secretary and thoroughly enjoyed the companionship of the other women.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ferrin and Ann Frazier, William (Bill) Frazier-brother, Michael
Lane Frazier-Nephew, Katie Anne Hoobler-niece, and Cameron Thomas Roedel-grandson.
She will be missed by her family and friends as she brought life and light to those around her.
Graveside services will be held at the Rexburg Cemetery at 2 pm. Due to Covid concerns face
coverings are encouraged.
Family is asking all flower donations be contributed to Hospice.
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