Wahkiakum Co. Eagle-November 25, 1971 FOSTER, Edna Helena Age 74, of Columbia City, Ore., died in Portland as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. She was born in Cathlamet, and lived here for many years. Her husband, Harry, was skipper of a ferry which traveled between Cathlamet and Astoria. Survivors include the widower, Harry, of Columbia City; a daughter, Mrs. Kenny (Muriel) Howell of St. Helens; a son, Harris Foster of Oakland, Calif.; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held November 19 in St. Helens. Edna Helena (Overn) Foster Services at St. Helens, Ore. 14 Jul 1897-17 Nov 1971 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2005 from original newspaper collection.)