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Edwin Derrick Obituary

Edwin DERRICK Born August 18, 1917 died April 5, 2011 Edwin was a U.W. class of 1942 graduate, WWII Navy vet and worked for the Army Corps Of Engineers Seattle District for 32 years where he served as Chief of Design Branch for many years. Just a small list of the many projects he worked on are most of the Northwest Dams both Hydro and flood control. He also oversaw Libby Dam from start to finish. After retiring he was a consultant on the new West Seattle Bridge and a passionate opponent of the Viaduct tunnel replacement due to his knowledge of the hazardous geological soil conditions. Edwin was a loving father who is survived by his four children Ray, Nancy, Carol and John. Memorial service for Edwin will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday April 15th at Yarington's Funeral Home at 10708 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA. 98146 (206) 242-2771. Celebration of life will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the charity of your choice. Edwin's favorite was the U.W. All donations can be made at the service or funeral home.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2011.

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Jeanette McNamar

March 31, 2019

Uncle Ed: I still miss going out to see you and having lunch with you. We 4 cousins always looked forward to seeing you and Aunty Barb before she passed. I hope you are saving spots for us up yonder with all the other relatives as we are now getting up ;in the "older" age group. You are in our thoughts . Love you Jeanette

Norman Boulanger

April 22, 2011

Well Ed you made it back to your beloved Barbara. Some of us are sad you left us but we are sad for ourselves, we will miss you. When I called you last October about the anniversary of man on the moon, I was still impressed with your memory of the events when we watched it up here at the ranch, 50 years ago. Once when I was a little boy I charged you 10cents so you could be alone with Barb, due to inflation and many years I will be charging you toonies now. Rest joyously Ed, I have always loved, respected and admired you.

Jeanette McNamar

April 18, 2011

Uncle Ed,
It was so nice to have become acquainted with you again in our later years. I certainly came to love you and totally enjoyed our visits with lunch and all the laughter. I will miss our trips out to see you on Wednesdays. Hey how about saving me a place up there with all the relatives..and be sure to behave yourself now.
Love you
Jeanette

Bill & Alice Anderson

April 14, 2011

Ed was a very special person and be remembered with fun, kind and loving memories.

Bill & Alice Anderson

April 14, 2011

Ed was a very special person and will be missed. We played several hands of pinochle with both he and Barb. Words cannot describe how wonderful Ed and Barb was. Bill & Alice Anderson

Mike Boulanger

April 13, 2011

Well Uncle Ed you certanaly had a good run ! Thank you for all you have done for all of us! We will miss you and our Wed. visits ! You'll always be in our hearts ! We love you !
Your nephew Mike

April 13, 2011

Well Uncle Ed you sure had a good run ! Thank you for the many things you've done for all of us ! I will miss our visits on wednesday's .
You will always be in our hearts !
We all Love you !
Your nephew Mike Boulanger
Lynnwood Wa.

Mike Boulanger

April 13, 2011

Well Uncle Ed you sure had a good run ! Thank you for the many things you've done for all of us ! I will miss our visits on wednesday's .
You will always be in our hearts !
We all Love you !
Your nephew Mike

Carol Derrick

April 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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