About This Memory Space
This page was created for Edith V. Gunter's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Edith V. Gunter's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Edith V. Gunter. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Edith V. Gunter devoted her 88 years to selfless service, nurturing family, neighbors, and community with unwavering compassion, leaving an indelible mark of kindness in Indianapolis.
Born in Indianapolis to Hattie Mae and Virgil Derrett, Edith embodied a lifetime of care from her teenage years onward. She left high school as a sophomore to tend to her ailing mother, a role she embraced until 1981. Marrying Alfred 'Earl' Gunter in March 1956, the couple built a shared passion for adventure, frequently escaping to the stunning red rock landscapes of Moab, Utah, and thrilling in motorcycle rides—Earl even competing in hill climbs. Edith's defining trait was her instinct to help, extending from family duties to aiding neighbors and friends through illnesses, home projects, and daily challenges, always with a practical touch like delivering strawberry milkshakes to mend spirits.
In 1984, Edith joined two friends to launch Caring and Sharing, a non-denominational mission born from sheer resolve and limited means. Operating first from her modest home and later a church basement, the effort exploded, distributing over $92,000 in food and clothing in 1986 alone. Renowned locally, they spearheaded the Toys for Tots drive annually. Edith poured her energy into this work well into her 80s, only pausing due to persistent back pain, transforming community need into tangible support.
Photos of Life
Family & Loved Ones
Cherished moments with her expanding family brought Edith profound delight, from doting on her first grandchildren Donna and Jason to reveling in the antics of great-grands Sierra, Codey, Cheyenne, Tristan, and beyond, plus six more, right up to the great-great-grands in her later days. She raised daughter Elaine (with son-in-law Mark) and son Larry alongside hands-on support through their life's ups and downs, including painting homes, installing windows, and daily check-ins during recoveries—her gentle reliability shining in every act. Grandpuppies rounded out her joyful circle, as she often beamed, 'I love being a Grandma.'
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from those touched by Edith's life echo her extraordinary generosity and hands-on spirit, underscoring how her quiet dedication wove deep into the fabric of her community.