Emma Louise (Johnson) Whitman

Emma Louise (Johnson) Whitman was born in Astoria, Oregon on May 29, 1945.  She passed away of a heart attack in her sleep on August 26, 2018. Emmy, as she was called, was raised in Grants Pass, Oregon. She attended college at Southern Oregon university and Wester University where she received her Masters Degree in Womens Studies. She retired from the State of Oregon where she was employed as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. She had an immense love for all animals, thrift stores and enjoyed being out and about in the community. Those who knew Emmy knew she was strong-willed, outspoken and easily brought to laughter.  She touched many peoples lives in her walk through life. She is survived by her sons, Craig Kreiger, Erik (Mary) Kreiger of Sandpoint, Idaho, Rory (Julie) Taylor of Georgia and daughters, Regan Taylor of Las Vegas, Nevada and Krista (Wayne) Kreiger-Hurst of Naples, Idaho. She has eight grandchildren and six Great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held in Bonners ferry, Idaho at the Senior Citizens Center , 6635 Lincoln Street on September 6, 2018 at 1:00pm. She was loved and will be missed by her family and friends.