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Edward King Obituary
Edward Earl King
Resident of California
April 8, 1934 - Nov. 8, 2010
Edward King, 76, died from cancer on Monday, November 8 at his home in California. Ed was born in Fort Scott, Kansas to Charles and Beulah King. They moved to Portland, Oregon in the late 1930's. Ed graduated from Highland Grade School in 1948 and Benson High School in 1952. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952 and served for three years. He married Kathy Scales and they moved to California. They later divorced. In 1983 Ed married Connie Huggins.
Ed worked and retired from Ampex Corporation in Redwood City then worked at Orchard Supply in Newark for several years. He enjoyed camping, fishing, woodworking and sailing.
Survivors include his wife, son Patrick, mother, sister Sharon Parkin, brothers David and Darrell, step-children Rocque and Tonya Huggins, grandchildren Charlie King and Brittany Vava-Huggins, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd, Newark, CA 94560 on Tuesday Nov. 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm
In lieu of flowers Donations to PATHWAYS HOSPICE FOUNDATION, 585 NORTH MARY AVENUE, SUNNYVALE, CA. 94085 www.path wayshealth.org/foundation
The wonderful care and compassion of Jo, Diane, Gayle and Hong helped us through his last days.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Myrna Pittman Brumage
November 26, 2010
Dear Sharon and Your Family, I remember Ed when we played at your house on NE 14th in the 40's. Those were the days. My heart is with all of you during this difficult time. With Love,
Debbie Horvath (Bihl)
November 22, 2010
My prayers are with Ed's family. I have know Ed most of my life. I fell very fortunate to have been able to see him just this past September. Connie, Pat please take care.
HAL MC BRIDE
November 21, 2010
Ed was my best friend ALL through high school & worked
on cars together , went every where together , my prayers
with the familey
Ruth Silveira
November 20, 2010
Connie so sorry to read about Edward's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Scott Rhoades
November 19, 2010
Sorry to hear about this. My best to Pat and the rest of the family.
Ana Mora
November 19, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season. He will be always in our hearts and memories.
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