Obituary of Edith Tatman

Edith Margaret Tatman was born on November 1, 1926 in Estherville, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Clausen) Shuttleworth. She received her education in Estherville and enjoyed her class reunions through the years. Edith was united in marriage to Richard Tatman on July 9, 1947. The couple lived in Estherville for a time while Edith worked for Dr. J.B. Osher and Richard worked at the Superior Elevator. The couple moved to Ritter while Rich managed the Ritter Farmers Elevator for 38 years. They then moved into their home on Lake Okoboji. She was a member of the Spirit Lake Methodist Church and P.E.O. She will be remembered for enjoying her bridge clubs, her family and many friends. In later years, Edith enjoyed reading and traveling. Edith passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at her home in Milford, IA at eighty years of age. Edith is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Michael Tatman of Milford, IA, Kathy and her husband Jim Grannan of Cotopaxi, CO, Steven and his wife, Janet Tatman of Sheldon, IA; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one niece, Judy DeVore of Terril, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, and her sister, Pauline Drummy.