Edward Little Obituary

Edward C. Little, who retired in May as president of the West Basin Municipal Water District after a 25-year career on the board, died over the weekend, his family said Monday. He was 87.
Little was surrounded by family members in Mechanicsville, Va., when he died Saturday of natural causes. He and his wife, Helen, had moved to Virginia six weeks ago after Little stepped down from the board because of failing health.
A longtime resident of Culver City, Little was active in both city politics and the water industry for decades. A city councilman during the 1960s, Little served on the county Water Resources and Reclamation Advisory Commission, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and West Basin, where he was twice elected board president.

Published by Daily Breeze on Aug. 19, 2014.

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Dear Bob Little and Family, my thoughts are for you as well as my gratitude for carrying out your Dad's wonderful model as an honest, fair repair shop business man. A fond memory was when Ed loaned me the Lemon Lover pickup one day. What a legacy of many happy customers of that establishment as well as the West Basin Water Facility he deserves the honor. I'm sure you still miss him our parents are always a part of us. My best regards, Sandy Specht

June 20, 2015

Ed rest in peace,you were A special friend.

Ellen Plch

August 26, 2014

RIP dear Ed Little, to his family I offer the Bourdon families deepest sympathy's. My parents never trusted anyone like they did dear, honest Ed. He was the best mechanic, a top notch business man and one of the most honest men ever. One of my favorite memories was when my family moved away from Culver City and returned for a visit from out of town. My dad hit some rocks in the road and did some damage underneath, we hobbled into Culver to the only mechanic my dad trusted and not only did Ed take him in without an appointment immediately he also loaned us a car to get around in until ours was fixed. My parents Al & Barbara have passed now too so I'm sure there will be a grand reunion with Ed. We love you Ed Little, and pray for comfort for his family. Love, Bob & Wilma Bourdon.

Bob Bourdon

August 26, 2014

I started work for Ed in 1964 one year out of high school. Why he felt I was qualified to work on his longtime customers vehicles I still do not understand.
In our later years we realize (much too late usually) the people that mentored us and were responsible for our success in life. Ed and Elaine were two outstanding people in mine. Bob, Patti and Linda, I am praying for your family and wish you all the best.

David Christie

August 25, 2014

A sweet, kind and generous man. Always ready with a smile and a hug.

Susie Reynolds

August 25, 2014

I knew Ed, Elaine, Patti and Bob very well for several years during the 70's. Although Ed and I shared almost nothing other than our Sept 28 birthdays and a great fondness for Patti, I enjoyed and respected him enormously. Our politics, college affiliation (he being USC and I UCB and UCLA) and general world view were 180 apart; yet he always "fought fair," listened, respected other viewpoints, acknowledged logic and good arguments and even occasionally changed his mind...while being able to laugh at it all. And, he was the only person who could fix my XKE (an accomplishment which filled him with limitless glee). I liked him a whole lot, learned some things from him and would stop by to say "hi" long after our paths had ceased to cross. Those years remain a vivid part of my remembered history. My condolences to Patti and Bob and their extended family.

John Weston

August 24, 2014

It was a pleasure delivering auto parts back in 1975 to you, while working at Culver City Auto Parts. Ed was a true professional and I will miss him. My sincere condolences to the family. Ed Martinez

Ed Martinez

August 24, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss! My condolences to Bob and the rest of the family! His legacy will live on through his mechanic shop, the best and most honest one on around ( and in all the cars still on the road, thanks to them!) I've been a customer there for 30 years, as has my mom. We are both very sad to hear this. May he RIP.
Hugs from the Packard family.
Toni & Christy Packard

Christy Packard

August 24, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful man, we will miss you greatly. Your love of family and your endless stories will live on in our hearts forever. Love you muchly! Rest in Peace Papa

Teena Little

August 19, 2014

It's been a lot of years since the SHELL STATION days. RIP

Allen Odenheimer

August 19, 2014

Gonna miss you Dad. Thanks for everything.

Bob Little

August 19, 2014

May he rest in peace.

Helen Little

August 19, 2014

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