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Edward Tanaka Obituary
Aug 9, 1947 - Mar 13, 2013
Resident of Fremont
Edward Tanaka, 65, of Fremont, CA, passed away on March 13, 2013. Ed died shortly after he collapsed during a cycling trip with friends. A celebration of Ed's life will be held at 1:00pm on March 23rd at Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd. in Fremont.
Ed was born in Lodi, California on August 9, 1947. He was married to Joyce Syatauw on March 23rd, 1974 and was happily married for nearly 39 years.
Ed worked as a Park Ranger for Santa Clara County Parks for 30 years. He enjoyed bicycling, fishing and photography, and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was also actively involved in the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Society, East Bay Bicycle Coalition, and the Fremont Freewheeler Bicycle Club. He leaves many friends in the Fremont Freewheelers.
Ed is survived by his wife Joyce, his son Case and his wife Meredith, daughter Carly and her husband Josh, his sisters Sharon and Karlene, his grandchildren Ava, Eli and Elise, and many other family members and friends.
A celebration of Ed's life will be held on March 23rd at 1 pm at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, Ca.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Ed's name to the American Cancer Society, The American Diabetes Society, or the East Bay Bicycle Coalition (www.ebbc.org).
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John Carpenter
May 20, 2013
I twice had the opportunity to speak to Ed Tanaka, one time on a bike ride and once at another club function. I knew then and now that I had met someone good.
Luther Pugh
March 23, 2013
A beautiful service for a gracious man.
Years ago we rode to the highest point at Grant Ranch. From there you could see the entire South Bay out to the Bay Bridge. It was my first time to this point. Ed looked at me and smiled that smile. It was that smile that graced his face whenever he looked at beauty or talked of Joyce and Case and Carly. It was that smile the young smile, when they know the secret to everything, and although we weren't young, we were younger but had learned to be thankful for every moment and for friendship.
March 19, 2013
On behalf of the Ohlone College Nursing Program, we send our very best to Joyce, Carly and Case. Gale Carli, Dean, Health Science
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Hanne Mohr
March 18, 2013
Dear Joyce,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband's death.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Jim Takasugi
March 17, 2013
I remember Ed's warm and genuine welcome when I joined the cycling club. Being new to cycling, Ed always offered me sound advice and help on the road. He will be missed.
Becky Denevan
March 16, 2013
Ed always had a nice thing to say and a ready smile no matter what the circumstances. He was first in line to volunteer to help any one, any time, any where. What a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by so many.
March 15, 2013
Ed is much loved and will be missed. I consider him to be a friend and mentor. --- Herman Rosenbaum
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