Edith Empey Olney Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Edith Empey Olney (Chubbuck, Idaho), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 2, 2026 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Chapman and Charles Robert Crawford; her husband Dewey; her son Rodney Guy Empey; and her siblings, Harold Crawford and Glenna Crawford Matson.
She is survived by: her boyfriend Ken Olney; her children, Claudia Campbell (Jeff) of Tropic, Utah, Lyle Empey (Lessy) of Las Vegas, Nev. and LaNae Quast (Travis) of Pocatello, Idaho; and her siblings, Jan Maughn (Brad), Jean Brown (Bruce), Joan Hunsaker (Stu), Chuck Crawford and Mary Ann Ricks (Larry). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.
She loved working as a Scouting volunteer, donating thousands of hours and years to the Teton Peaks Council and earning the Silver Beaver award.
