Edith Downing (b. 1922)
Attended the University of Wichita on a cello scholarship and furthered her undergraduate education at Baker University. She holds an M.A. in religious education from the University of Chicago and a Master of Theological Studies with a major in worship from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Downing continues to serve as a church organist and lives in the retirement community of Panorama City in Lacey, Washington.