EDWARD-PADELFORD-Obituary

EDWARD PADELFORD

Washington, District of Columbia

1926 - 2020

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May 10, 2020
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  EDWARD A. PADELFORD (Age 93)  Edward A. Padelford was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on November 12, 1926 to Edward A. Padelford and Anna Steinwachs. Upon graduation from Aquinas High School in Rochester in 1944, he enlisted in the Army and served in the Philippines during WWII. He later...

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Edward Padelford was a university roommate of my father's at Georgetown University. He also was my (deceased, 1997) sister's Godfather. While I was at college, in the Chicago region, Ed came and spoke at a Middle East Forum I organized, and which included a representative from the Palestianian organization and the State of Israel's Chicago consulant. Ed represented the US government in the discussion about the ever far from reach peace attempts in the Middle East region. In all my...

God Bless our Aquinas Brother

Uncle Ed was one of the most interesting and charming members of an accomplished and colorful family. His stories of traveling the world were amazing! His knowledge of world affairs impressive. His service to our country spanned more than half a century. He was extensively interviewed on the Jim Lehrer PBS news hour, and even acted as the President in a training film for secret service! (He looked extremely presidential.) From early childhood, we were always excited by his visits and he knew...

Dear Anne,
It was with great sorrow that we learned of Ed's death. He will be sorely missed by many. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Jerry and Betty de la Cruz

Dear Anne and Jane, We met during the days of Curl swim team practice and I encountered you, Jane, years later at the home of my sister, Sandra. I was so sorry to read about the death of your dear husband and father. I can only hope that all your memories and your wonderful family and friends will sustain you in your time of sorrow. Sincerely, Gail and Leslie Rucker

Ed Padelford was a close friend through our long membership in The American Legion DC Post 18. We also were members of DACOR as retired members in the Foreign Service. He had great knowledge of international affairs and was always very cordial and known widely as a fine person.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Edward Padelford. May you be comforted in knowing our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94: 17-19:+

I would like to offer condolences on behalf of all the owners and staff from Star of the Sea Condominium in Rehoboth Beach, many of whom knew and were friends of Ed for many years. RIP Ed we're going to miss you.

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family for their recent lost. May they remain strong as a family and find comfort and peace in our heavenly father. Romans 15:13