EDWARD-FRIEND-Obituary

EDWARD FRIEND

Washington, District of Columbia

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March 5, 2019
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Washington, District of Columbia

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  Edward Harry Friend  A ground-breaking actuary and a force in the public sector pension community, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 of natural causes in Boca Raton, FL. He was 90. He Founded Edward H. Friend and Co. in 1961, served as President of the Conference of Actuaries in Public...

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Heart felt condolences for the loss of your loved one. Met Ed several years ago in Washington DC at Capital City Club & Spa, he hired me as his Personal Trainer.
We shared fond and intimate moments during our sessions. Remarkable man! I've exclaimed "I wanted to be like you when I grow up" Refer to his tenacity often with my current and previous clients.
Loved Ed he'll truly be missed.

Ed was an important mentor to me, and gave me an incredible opportunity that I will be eternally greatful for. He had an inspiring passion for his profession.

Ed, you were a giant in our actuarial field. I learned from your study note in the 1980's, and continued to learn from you throughout this century. You were insightful on actuarial methods and advocate of well funded pension plans. You built a strong company with a continuing legacy. Our profession and millions of retirees are better off thanks to your contributions.

I am saddened at the passing of my uncle Ted. I hope that my cousins will be comforted by keeping his memory in their hearts and minda.

I am sorry that Edward passed away. God cares for your family. 1 Peter 5:6-7

I worked for Ed at E.H.Friend & Co. in Washington, DC for several years in the early 80's. Ed interviewed me and hired me and always treated me well. I enjoyed working for Ed and am sorry to hear of his passing.

We were saddened to hear of Ed's passing. Although our hearts are heavy we offer our sympathy to his family. It was a joy to know Ed & take him to church with us on Sundays. He truly enjoyed going to Victory & impressed us all with his dance moves. Rest in peace Ed. We will see you again. We know you are dancing on golden streets.
Love, Todd & Jana

As an actuary at SSA in the early 1980s, I helped Ed on technical issues. After his firm was acquired by Johnson & Higgins, he hired me in their Princeton office. I have fond memories of Ed as a pleasure to work with, always encouraging and helpful.