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Edward KEDRA Obituary

KEDRA, Edward T., Msgt., USAF, Ret. On July 18, 2017, after a long battle with Parkinson /PTSD/and Alzheimer's Lewy Body Dementia, "Ed" passed peacefully into eternal life. A 25 year US Air Force Veteran, Recipient of the Bronze Star (Vietnam) and several medals and commendations. He was born on March 3, 1942 in Fox Chase, Philadelphia, PA and Married for 52 years to Elizabeth (nee Betty Kampherstein). Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Claire Kedra, grandson, Richard, niece, Laura Ann Bonett, nephew, State Trooper David Kedra, and brother-in-law, Michael Weidner. Father of four, James (Jennifer) of Indianapolis, IN; Joan (Shawn) of Pennington, TX; Joseph of Las Vegas, NV; and Jane of Tucson, AZ. Brother to George W. Kedra, Peg Bonnet, and Patricia Kedra. Grandfather to 18; Ryan, Kyle, Ashley, Richard, Dylan, Makayla, Tyler (Kedra); Jeremy USAF, Aaron, Rebecca (Schnarr), Phillip, USMC (Niesen), Teagen (Peters); Shannon, Sean, Sabrina, Stacey, Samuel (Kedra); Briana (DeVries). He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #549 in Tucson. Viewing will be Friday, July 28, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson. Mass of The Resurrection will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church 1800 S. Kolb Road, Tucson. Interment will be at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery immediately following Mass, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to www.parkinson.org; Alzheimers www.alz.org; or Veterans of Foreign Wars www.vfw.org. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 23, 2017.

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Joan

August 3, 2017

Miss you and Love you, Dad!

Donna Tagye-Zak

August 2, 2017

You will be missed, Uncle Ed but forever remembered. Fly with the angels and look upon your family.

Ric Berkeley

August 2, 2017

My deepest condolences to Jane, Brianna and the Kedra family. Ed's service to country and community are hallmarks to his humanity and humility. Rest in the arms of the Lord.

Joanne

August 2, 2017

I will always remember our visits thru the years. The dog races. (Buba). Trying to teach me golf , your great sandwiches,and last trip your stories as we drove to drs our super bowl party. I am sad that you have passed, but happy that God will take you in his arms.

Kevin Kampherstein

August 2, 2017

Rest In Peace Uncle Ed. You will be sorely missed!

Jane

August 2, 2017

Words can't express how much you are missed. Not a second passes by that I don't have thoughts of you. You fought all the way to the end. The pain and suffering are gone. You are now Home and watching over us. The hurt of not having you physically here is great and the tears continue to flow. Thank you for everything you did for Brianna and me. You helped to make so many things possible in both of our lives. I love and miss you Dad always and forever.

Joseph Kedra

August 2, 2017

I miss you Dad

Su-Wen Chang & Carmen Silva

July 31, 2017

We have had the privilege of taking care of Ed and Betty for a long time. He was always a true gentleman with a great sense of humor and humility. Ed was always someone Carmen and I look forward to see. Betty and Ed are like family to us. We miss him and will always do. Please accept our deepest condolences!

July 25, 2017

My prayers go out to Joe and the entire Kedra family.
Tom Tronsdal Salpointe '87

Chuck and Andrea Marcum

July 24, 2017

Our prayers to the family during this time of sorrow.

Salpointe Catholic High School

July 24, 2017

The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Kedra family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.

Kristin and Haley Yoerns

July 24, 2017

Betty, my condolences to you and your family. Ed was a kindly neighbor and a sweet man. I am sorry for your loss and wish you happy memories.

CONCHITA LAMB

July 21, 2017

My Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Joan, May God continue to comfort you all during this time.

Robin Stowe

July 21, 2017

Crockett Elementary is praying for Joan and her family. May God comfort and unite the family not only in God's precious name but for Mr. Kedra. With deepest sympathy, your family from Crockett Elementary

Loria Ewing

July 21, 2017

My prayers go out to your family. God's peace be with you. Heaven has gained an angel.

Left to Right: Grandma, Dad, Grandpa, Myself, Mom

Becky Schnarr

July 21, 2017

Grandpa was an amazing man. He loved everyone so much and always had stories. He had many wishes before he passed and told me a few of them a few years ago. I loved him dearly and I know that he is with the Lord. Free from pain and rejoicing in heaven. I love you and will miss you Grandpa!

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