Elna Dawn (Englen) Schramm

Sept. 30, 1930 – June 16, 2016

Elna passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving daughters. She grew up in Seattle and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1948. After graduation, Elna worked at GMAC where she met her husband, Gordon Schramm.

Gordon and Elna lived in Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island and Edmonds. The happiest times of her life were spent with family and friends at Tulalip Shores and on Maui.

Elna had many interests, including playing tennis, golf and pickle ball, traveling, cooking and entertaining and volunteering for charitable organizations. Elna and Gordon were season ticket holders of Husky Football for more than 50 years.

Elna will be remembered for her great sense of humor and quick wit, lively discussions of politics and current events and youthful energy. But what brought her the most joy was being a wonderful mom, fun grandma and proud great-grandma.

Elna was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Englen; and her husband of 60 years, Gordon. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Whipple Schramm, Katie (John) Fletcher, Barb (Brent) Leedle; her beloved grandchildren, Jamie Whipple, Katie (Joseph) McCary, Charlie Fletcher, Jason Leedle; and precious great-granddaughter Mya McCary.

Her family wishes to thank Dr. Henry Kaplan at Swedish Cancer Institute and her many friends and caregivers at Aljoya on Mercer Island where she lived the last four years of her life.

At her request, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gordon and Elna Schramm Endowment at Seattle Children’s Hospital or the Gordon E. Schramm Endowed Football Scholarship at the University of Washington. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 425-392-6444.