Edward Kraft

1923 - 2013

Edward Kraft obituary, 1923-2013, San Jose, CA

BORN

1923

DIED

2013

Edward Kraft Obituary

Edward (Pop-Pop) Kraft
Aug. 4, 1923-Sept. 7, 2013
Resident of West San Jose
While sleeping peacefully, Ed passed away on Saturday at the age of 90. His last words were "Give me my bus ticket!" He longed to be with his loving wife, Martha of 54 years, who passed away in May 1999.
Ed enjoyed living in West San Jose in the home he purchased on his GI bill in February 1967. He raised six amazing children and enjoyed being with his 18 grandkids, 29 great-grandkids, and 4 great-great grandkids.
He proudly enlisted in the Navy at age 17 in Washington D.C. after three attempts because he was considered too small. "Shorty" served as an aviation machinist mate. Ed and Martha met at a Navy dance and married on Jan. 28, 1945 in Glen Echo, Maryland. He worked as an aviation mechanic for United Airlines and transferred to the maintenance operation center in San Francisco. He was promoted to inspector and was a dedicated employee for 38 years. He chose to commute because he loved looking at the Santa Cruz Mountains.
During his retirement years, he enjoyed trips to Yosemite, Hawaii, and visiting grandkids. When renal kidney failure ended his travels in 2003, he remained optimistic with the support of the Satellite Dialysis Center in Cupertino. His loving son, Dan, cared for him until his last breath. Oscar and Felix (The Odd Couple) were inseparable.
The Kraft family, Jeanne Kraft Snapp, Ed Kraft Jr., Gail Kraft Cregeen, Dan Kraft, Debbie Kraft Tyree, and Judy Kraft Levy invite family and friends to celebrate Ed's long happy life on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 am at Los Gatos Memorial Park located at 2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Road in San Jose. Graveside burial with military honors will follow.
Viewing at Campbell Memorial Chapel located 231 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA in care of Darling*Fisher will be Saturday evening, Sept. 14 from 7:30 pm until 8:30 pm.
Donations are requested for Hospice of the Valley, 4850 Union Ave. San Jose, CA 95124 so other families may receive the love and care they deserve.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 12, 2013.
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Daddy would take me to Jerry´s. He would order me the best BLT. Miss you so much . Ten years Wow Love Debbie

Deborah Tyree

Family

September 6, 2023

My Dad would take me to Jerry´s Sub shop, and he would get me the best BLT.miss you Daddy

Deborah Tyree

Family

September 6, 2023

Miss you dad. It has been 10 years and I think of you every day. Miss your smile, encouraging words for me and my career, and going to lunch on Saturdays. I take of the Booner now. Love you!!! Pooter Doo

Judy Kraft Levy

September 6, 2023

Uncle Eddie, I loved the stories that my grandpa would tell about you and his other siblings. I am sorry that the only time that I remember meeting you was at his funeral. I know that you will be missed by many. Give my grandpa my love. Kelly (granddaughter of Rainbow)

Kelly Passero

November 15, 2013

Daddy you were our king of the family.You thaught all of us kids,good life lessons.I will miss you sitting in your chair,when I go over to the house.Miss you and Mommy real bad.Now you can dance with each other again. Love you Gail

October 8, 2013

Danny, Judy and Kraft family,
I met your dad in April of 2005 on my first day of work at the dialysis center...he was like the mayor of the clinic. His smile and happy spirit brought smiles to the rest of the place. I have always said that Ed ALWAYS woke up on the right side of the bed. I will miss him. May he rest in peace.

Melissa Brightman

September 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss, may peaceful moments and cherished memories help you through this time of sorrow.

Pete & Sheri(Athey) Carbaugh

September 16, 2013

Brian Rossell

September 15, 2013

Edward Kraft Jr.

September 13, 2013

Grandpa, even though we lived 3000 miles apart you had a big impact on my life. Always setting a good example and living a good life. You taught me how to make the perfect poached eggs and to enjoy the simple things in life. I love you grandpa. Give grandma a hug and kiss for me. Tammy

September 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ron & Ginger(Athey) Richards

September 12, 2013

Sweet dreams uncle tootie - I remember all those fun times on the farm when aunt Martha, uncle tootie and kids would come for the weekend - those were great memories - all of kids riding horses, donkey, and pony - you helping my dad do farm chores and aunt Martha helping mom - so happy that you were able to live a full and rewarding life - love, Juanita and family

September 12, 2013

Jeanne Kraft Snapp

September 12, 2013

Dad..you are the last of your siblings .
You almost made it to grandpap Cardozo
age(92). I still don't know how you got the nicname Tootie , and all of your relatives here on the east cost still call you Uncle Tootie , even mom would call you that and now she can start again. You will be greatly missed . Love your daughter Jeanne

September 12, 2013

As a young child I will always cherish the gatherings at Thanksgiving and camping on the farm at Mom and Dad's. The Kraft Family and the Athey Family were so very close. Uncle Tootie said his good-bye to my mom (his baby sister) and now he is joining her in heaven. Rest in peace Uncle Tootie, you are so loved. Love, Ginger

Ginger Richards (Athey)

September 12, 2013

Well PoP you hung in there till your 90 yr party when all of us kids were able to be there. I'am thankful for all the life lessons you taught me. You were always there for me when I needed it the most. I will always love you and think of you and Mom everyday of my life till I can be with you and Mom. I'am proud to bare your name and carry on your way of being a true family man.Give Mom a kiss and hug for me. Your loving son EDDIE JR.

September 12, 2013

My dad had an amazing optimistic personality and found humor in every day. His smile will be remembered as well as his kind heart for all his kids and grandkids and great great grandkids. He lived a full loving 90 years! I was so blessed to have him in my life! I love you Pop!

September 12, 2013

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