Stephanie Joyce Edenshaw

Dec 18, 1956 -

Jun 25, 2020

Anchorage, Alaska, resident Stephanie Joyce Edenshaw passed away on June 25, 2020, at the Alaska Native Medical Center.

Burial arrangements are being handled by Janssen Funeral Home. There will be no Memorial Service; graveside services will be announced at a later date.

Honorary pall bearers will be: Clifford Edenshaw, Tracy Shafter, James S. Keele, Josh Adams, Kay-Ci Lambert and Braden Gomez.

Stephanie was born on Dec. 18, 1956, at the Mt, Edgecombe Hospital in Sitka, Alaska. Stephanie was retired at the time of her death. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; working on puzzles, gardening and crocheting.

Stephanie is survived by her daughters, Michelene Adams (Josh Adams), Tara Edenshaw of Anchorage and Dodi Couch (Duane Couch) of Palmer, Alaska; grandchildren, Kay-Ci Lambert, Marissa Crabtree, Caden Robinson, Abigail and Ditullio-Edenshaw, all of Anchorage, and Dani, Gayden and Ty Couch of Palmer; grandson Braden Gomez of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nephews, Chad Edenshaw of Anchorage, Aaron Edenshaw of Seattle, Wash., and Randolph Edenshaw of Tacoma, Wash.; and niece, Rachel Edenshaw of Sequim, Wash,; sisters, Sally J. Gregory, Frances J. Widmark Jr. (Tracy Shaffer); and brother, Clifford Edenshaw, all of Anchorage; aunt, Lorraine Chartrand of Sitka; and numerous cousins and great-cousins.

Stephanie enjoyed going on road trips; she always had great music playing; her warm smile made it's easy for her to make friends where ever she went. The time spent at her apartment complex, she made many friends whom she was treasured by.

While Stephanie resided in her home town of Sitka, was active member in her Native Corporation, Alaska Native Sisterhood and various organizations she believed in.

She is preceded in death by her son, Tony (Anthony) J. Pruss; mother, Frances J. Widmark Sr.; stepfather, Lawrence Widmark; and grandson, Jason Aldrich.

Stephanie requested to be laid to rest in Anchorage by her son Tony, so, the family decided there will be no service held in Sitka.

Cards of condolence or any correspondence to the family can be mailed to: Sally J. Gregory, 905 W29th Place, Anchorage, AK 99503.