Edna Dorothy Bollans

Edna Dorothy (Alcock) Bollans, 93, of Cedar Falls passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Edna was born on September 22, 1932, in Aylesbury, England to William Robert and Dorothy Mary (Tipton) Alcock. She trained as a nurse at the Royal Bucks Hospital in Aylesbury, England. Edna immigrated to the United States on July 27, 1953, arriving in New York having sailed on the Queen Mary. She was met by her fiancé, Ernest Bollans, who had emigrated from England on September 13, 1952. They married on July 29, 1953, in Waverly, Iowa; and made their life in Cedar Falls where they worked, loved, and raised two boys.

Edna was employed as a nurse at Western Home, Satori Hospital, and Medical Associates where she worked for many years administering allergy shots. Edna loved her patients and they loved her. She made many friends during her nursing career, and after retirement, she enjoyed monthly dinner dates with them.

Edna celebrated over 50 years of marriage to her true love, Ernest. She enjoyed evening walks holding hands with Ernie, working in their vegetable and flower gardens, and staying up late completing jigsaw puzzles together. Edna also enjoyed country western music and line dancing. She is remembered as a brave, strong, independent woman with a soft British accent, great sense of humor, and a wonderful laugh.

Edna is survived by her grandchildren: Jeremy (Kristle) Bollans of Sun Prairie, WI and Abbie (Casey) Harrison of Montrose, CO; great-grandchildren: Harry Harrison, Aspen Bollans, Robin Harrison, and Rider Bollans; daughter-in-law Rita Bollans of Waterloo, IA; sister Violet Jones of Aylesbury, England; sister-in-law Evelyn Alcock of Stone, England; and many nieces and nephews from England and Germany.

Edna is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest, sons John and Brian, brother Robert Alcock, sister Marion Barnes, brother-in-law Bert Barnes, and brother-in-law Alf Jones.

The family extends deep gratitude to the nurses, caregivers, and staff at NewAldaya Lifescapes and Unity Point Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home is assisting the family.