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Edwin Reade

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Edwin Reade obituary, 1940-2010, Cherry Valley, CA

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1940

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2010

Edwin Reade Obituary

Edwin (Ed) Reade, 70, of Cherry Valley, Calif. passed away November 16, 2010 of natural causes. He was born July 3, 1940 to Gilbert and Lenelle Reade in Indio, Calif.; he lived in the Coachella Valley for 49 years before moving to Cherry Valley. Ed served in the National Guard; he was employed by James Bros. Construction in Coachella, Calif. for 20 years. He was a member of Southern California Operating Engineers Local #12 and was interested in motorcycles, dune buggies, gardening and taking care of his mother and neighbors. Ed is survived by his daughter, Melanie Kircher of Indio; son, Michael Reade of Cathedral City, Calif.; three grandchildren, Michael Reade, Hannah Reade, and Sarah Reade; sisters, Irene Spencer-Scales of Bermuda Dunes, Calif., Eleonore Schlef of La Cresenta, Calif. and Karen Stone of Pinyon Pines, Calif.; brothers, Oscar Reade of Cherry Valley and Nathan Reade of Clarkston, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents. Private services will be held in December. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. Ed's kind heart and helping ways will be missed by all who knew him.
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Published by The Desert Sun on Dec. 8, 2010.

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Scott lemons

December 16, 2010

Mike I am sorry to hear about your loss.

Tamela Carnahan

December 14, 2010

Melanie and Michael, So sorry for your loss...Our thoughts and prayers for you and your families...

Robert & Wynema King

December 11, 2010

Dear Irene and family:

We are deeply sorry to read of the passing of your brother. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

Sally Gorges

December 11, 2010

I will always love you and I'll miss our conversations. I'm grateful of the friendship we shared.
My prayers for you, our children, and your family.

Alan O'Day

December 10, 2010

Sending my sincere sympathy

December 9, 2010

Oscar, Kris & Family, We were so sorry to hear about Edwin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time Our deepest sympathy. Jim & Ginger Engle

Pam Messick Crabtree

December 9, 2010

Oscar and Family: Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your brother.
Pam and Keith Crabtree

Jill

December 9, 2010

I was alittle scared the first time I met Ed. I lived down the street from him for a few years and had always heard, he was loud and crazy. Well he was. But after I got to know him, the only thing that was scary was his driving. Never liked 4wheeling, Ed insisted I drive out at the Iron Door. I didnt want to go up one of the hills and he said, " Just gun it" So I did. Ed was sitting in a lawn chair in between the seats and once I got to the top, all I could see was the bottom of his shoes. That was the first and last time I have went 4wheeling. One of the greatest laughs of my life. My thoughts and prayers to Melanie and Micheal. Your dad was one of a kind and he will be greatly missed.

Scott Gorges

December 9, 2010

To Melaine and Michael

Sorry to hear about Uncle Edwin.
Just a few things that I remember, when we would come out to the house your Dad would always let's have fun and be kids even if we toils be getting into trouble, like trying to start the old truck on the side of house or when your Dad took the engine out of the Corvette and but into the sand rail he built, then Uncle Kit and Edwin caught it on fire. Also always enjoyed the time when he had the Kawasaki Shop in North Indio, spending time there also.

Cameron and I always enjoyed those time.

Sorry for the lose of your Dad, remember to always enjoy your kids and Grandkids because they can make times like these more enjoyable to have a good relationship with them.

Your Cousin

LINCOLN KIRCHER

December 9, 2010

Condolences to family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed was first a friend, then a father-in-law.
He introduced Melanie and I, for which I'll be forever thankful.

Pete Ortiz

December 9, 2010

Sorry,CV High seems not that long ago

Suzi Gold

December 8, 2010

Dear Oscar, Irene and family, May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. RIP Ed...and God Bless all of you. Much Love, Suellen

Prentiss & Danielle Sprueill

December 8, 2010

RIP Edwin, sorry you had to leave so soon.
Blessings to you and your family.

December 8, 2010

We love and miss you Ed..
Kris and Oscar

Amanda Sutton

December 8, 2010

Good ole Uncle Ed.....his presence will be missed in Cherry Valley not only by my family but by the many he cared for and kept a watchful eye over. He was a good, sometimes misunderstood, man with a good heart. He will be missed........

John Ostrom

December 8, 2010

My condolences to Ed's family, his son and daughter Mike and Melanie.

Tommy Berry

December 8, 2010

To Ed's family I send my condolences and prayers to you. I have known Ed for many years we were in the national guard together with other old friends may he rest in peace.Tommy Berry

December 8, 2010

ed, old buddy. rest in peace.

Melanie Reade-Kircher

December 8, 2010

I am a part of you, as you are part of me. Memories both good and bad of course will always be.Even thou I can't see you, You'll always be with me.
I love you Dad, your daughter Melanie Marie

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