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Edmond Bailey Obituary

EDMOND I. BAILEY, 64, died Tuesday, December 16, 2003 in Houston, Texas. Ed was a graduate of Texas A&M University, Class of '61, where he received his Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees. He was a Mechanical Engineer and consultant licensed with the Professional Engineers Association in three different states. He was also a Fellow of ASME, and a member of API, ASM, and many other societies. His significant accomplishments, which include several patents and designs, made him highly respected among his peers. At the time of his death, he was a principal with Stress Engineering Services, Inc of Houston. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Edmond "Bill" and Dorothy Bailey of Kerrville, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; daughter, Kristen Thorin and husband Steven; son Edmond Bailey; grandchildren Keaton and Bailey Thorin; sister Rebekah Hannan and husband Jon; brother, GB Bailey and wife Arlene; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ross and Rosie Scanlin; sisters-in-law, Josetta Smith and husband Jerry, Karen Berryman and husband Gary; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. Memorial services will be 2pm, Friday at Klein Funeral Chapel, 16131 Champion Forest Dr., Klein Texas with the Rev. Kim Orr officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to MD Anderson Patient Care, or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 18, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Edmond Bailey

26 Entries

Jan Killian

December 23, 2003

I knew Ed for only a short time. I moved in to the office across from him and I must admit he was the highlight of my day. He was always in a good mood, always smiling and always calling me "kiddo"! He was so very helpful with any questions that I had regarding my new role here at SES. My deepest condolences to his family. I know he is greatly missed.

Your are in our prayers.

Bill Sparger

December 23, 2003

I first met Ed in the 70s through his brother-in-law, Jerry Paul Smith. We spent many hours together riding dirt bikes. Three old men acting like teenagers. I remember one Sunday well.....Ed had a crash on his bike and shattered his ankle. We took him to the emergency room in Columbus, but they could do nothing but give him pain pills. So we loaded him into the back seat of Jerry's vehicle with his foot in an ice chest and drove back to Houston. Ed drank Jack Daniels the whole way and I drank beer to console him. He was one tough hombre. He was also very bright, witty and a good friend. We will all miss him.

Kim Flesner

December 22, 2003

Words cannot describe how much I will miss Ed. He meant the world to me. We had standard verbal interchanges: His "hey, blondie" to me got answered with "hey, baldie" and "guess we'll have to ask the #3 metallurgist" got answered with "look, here's the UPS man" (in honor of his brown work clothes). He was an exceptional engineer, a wonderful human being, and I consider myself fortunate to have known him.

Douglas Marriott

December 22, 2003

Since I work out of the Cincinnati office, my direct contacts with Ed were limited, but he was still a great help to me over the years with his good, and often uniquely phrased advice. As a very naive ex-academic wallowing in the mysteries of consulting, I benefited a great deal from his advice to "concentrate on what you're good at and just get by on the rest". I also now know that the correct expression for a nonworking situation is "That dog don't hunt" and a really nonworking situation is one where"That dog got no nose".

Uma Mundle

December 19, 2003

Dr. Ed was one of the friendliest people at Stress and always had a smile. He had a way of putting people at ease with his kindness and happy demeanor. He made me feel very welcome at SES and I will miss him terribly. The thought of his happy greeting "Hey you, how're you" will always make me smile. During these difficult times, our prayers and thoughts are with his family.

Mac Samman

December 19, 2003

To me, Ed was a lot more than a colleague. He was a mentor and a friend. His helpful attitude and breadth of knowledge were so preciously valued by everyone around him.

He will be missed!

Lori Hasselbring

December 19, 2003

I have worked in the office next to Ed for the past three and a half years. Today, I realized how much I will miss hearing his jovial voice in discussions with coworkers and clients. I think he was always on the phone. He was so good at his job and so willing to help that I had to get in line to ask him a question. It's very quiet now.

I will truly miss this wonderful man. I pray that God will be with his family and friends in their time of sorrow, and grant them the peace that passes all understanding.

Ray Ayers

December 19, 2003

Ed Bailey was someone I really liked to be around. My special memories were of having lunch together. I never could predict what he would say, and and Ed always said something that I would chuckle over. I will miss such an upbeat person. Heaven will be able to chuckle now!

Shelley Madison

December 19, 2003

Ed, you will be missed for your wonderful smile and the brightfullness you brought to the room. I will especially miss when you would walk up behind at work and say, "Hey Babe" to make me laugh. Take care of my baby boy, Tyler. Miss you. Shelley

Richard Boswell

December 19, 2003

I am thankful to have known Ed and will miss his being on the other side of the wall at the office. I placed an announcement on our NWHSS ASME site where I said:

Ed Bailey was one of a kind, a lengendary engineer and friend to many. In his biodata sheet from Stress we find some details, but facts alone can not describe his joy in work and the practice of engineering. He was devoted to his family, and mentor to many throughout his life. His intelligence, wit and spirit will be recalled by all who knew Ed, and all feel rewarded by knowing him. He was a Fellow of ASME and proud to be an Aggie.

Ed was built 64 years ago, and our Lord must have needed something fixed somewhere else. Thanks Ed, for helping us out and keeping an eye on the rest of us.

Linda Kenney

December 19, 2003

Ed was my first boss here at Stress and he was a great one. Through the years he also became a great friend. I don't think there is one person at Stress that hasn't been touched by him in one way or another. I guess God needed someone to joke with and lighten up the heavens. God's gain, our loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Marlene, Edmond, Kristen, Steven, Keaton and Bailey but know we share in your loss and will keep his memory close to our hearts.

Bobby Wright

December 19, 2003

I have known Ed for only a short period of time, he was a joy to work around and work with. He was always smilling and had a very positive outlook on life even in difficult times. He will be missed but we know he is in a better place.

May God Bless his family and loved ones.

Bob Gordon

December 18, 2003

Ed was a kind and upbeat person. He certainly had extraordinary technical abilities and knowledge. But I will remember him most for his willingness to help others.

Ronald Morrison

December 18, 2003

I have had the honor of working with Ed over the past 8 years. Ed treated every person as an equal and never made people feel that he was smarter or better than they were. Regardless of the audience Ed could connect and communicate his thoughts and feelings extremely well. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him on various projects and consistently found myself looking to him for guidance on various issues. I thank God for allowing me to know Ed and pray for God's healing hands to his family and close friends during this time of sorrow. Ed is truly missed and will not be forgotten. God Bless..

Klaus Hellnick

December 18, 2003

Ed was the greatest man I have had the honor of knowing. He alsways treated everyone with respect and ALWAYS knew what he was talking about. He could be counted on to help anyone who asked, with any problem. I will greatly miss him.

Teri Shackelford

December 18, 2003

Ed was one of the most compasionate and caring people I have had the great joy to know in my lifetime. I pray Marlene, Edmond, Kristin and all his family will have comfort in knowing how many lives he touched and how so many of us share this most difficult time with them. He is watching over us all now as he always did in life. He will always be in my heart.

Ron Young

December 18, 2003

To Marlene, Edmund and Kristen:

I am so sorry for your great loss. I am like all of Ed's friends, I deeply feel the loss as well. I have known Ed for 37 years and he never changed; he was always his happy, helpful and fun self every day, no matter what. To me he was a delightful mess and I will miss him greatly. He also was part of the very fabric of Stress Engineering which means you (his family) and yours will always be Stress family members. God had already blessed us by giving us Ed, I now pray for his grace and guidance to help all of us find the comfort that we need at this time.

David Tekamp

December 18, 2003

To the family of Ed Bailey;

I send my sympathy to all close to Ed. He is one of the people I strive to emulate, in his wisdom and attitude; and I feel fortunate to have know and worked with him.

Rafik Boubenider

December 18, 2003

I have known Ed as a friend whose door was always open for you if you needed to talk. Whether one needed to talk about technical issues, or personal issues, Ed was always a willing listener, and always provided you with his views or opinions on the subject matter. His experience and knowledge were deep, broad and versatile. His sense of humor was always sharp no matter what the situation was. His sharp and witty come backs will be very much missed by all that have come to know him. Dr. Bailey.... you will be missed.

Clint Haynes

December 18, 2003

Since joing SES Ed has been an absolute inspiration for me. Friendly, funny, smart and impeccable judgment are rarely rolled into one individual,but they were in Ed. He was a great colleague and a greater friend. I will miss him. My condolences to his family as they face this terrible loss.

George Ross

December 18, 2003

I consider it an honor and a privilege to have known and worked with Ed. My thoughts and best wishes are with you.

Gwen Murphy

December 18, 2003

To the Family of Ed Bailey,

Ed was such a joy and a great inspiration to all that knew him. I am so grateful for having the privilege and opportunity of knowing such a wonderful person.Ed had such a great sense of humor always making you laugh. I will truly miss his presence, but will always keep him in my heart. I will continue to pray for you all and may God continue to comfort you through this time of bereavement.

Look to the hills from which comes your help, your help comes from the Lord.

May the Lord bless you and keep you is my prayer.

Bernice Jarzombek

December 18, 2003

Ken and I are so grateful that we were able to get our families together this past Thanksgiving at Texas A&M. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and Ed seemed very happy. He has a great family and many friends who will certainly miss him.

Love and Prayers for he and his family,

Judy Osmon

December 18, 2003

I will miss Ed so very very much,he was a joy to be around. When he came into a room he lite it up with his always happy attitude and his wonderful sence of humor. I loved Ed so much and I will always remember him with fondness.

Wendy Shultz

December 18, 2003

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ed was such a wonderful man and loved life to the fullest. He left us with so many happy memories. Everytime I think of Ed, I smile because I know he always had a smile on his face and such a great sense of humor. We will miss his smile, humor and heart so much.

He will be missed tremendously.

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