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Edward GYLFE Obituary

GYLFE, Edward A. Sr. 55, of Clearwater passed away of natural causes on July 29, 2013. Ed grew up in Memphis, TN, and graduated from Grace St. Luke's Episcopal School. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Christian Brothers College in Memphis and a Master's degree from the University of Arkansas. Ed was active in Boy Scouts, particularly Clearwater Troop 404. An Eagle Scout himself, Ed served as a mentor for Eagle Scout candidates. Ed was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, serving on the vestry, as Lay Eucharistic Minister, and head cook and bottle washer for many church suppers. Volunteering annually for Honda St. Petersburg Grand Prix-Indy Cars was another of his great passions. Edward is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Peter Gylfe, Allen Gylfe, William Frishe; daughters, Erika Frishe, Katie Wehland; sisters, Susan Gylfe, Karen Baggett; and mother, Trinidad Gylfe. A Memorial Service will take place at St. John's Episcopal Church on Saturday, Aug. 3rd, at 11 am. Funeral arrangements by National Cremation Society. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, or the charity of choice.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Aug. 3, 2013.

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August 6, 2013

Dear Kathy, Peter, Allen, Erika, and Trini, Susan, Karen with family,

We couldn't believe what we read when we got the message from Karen that Ed was gone. We met Ed and almost all of the family when we visited Trini in Memphis, in June this summer. This was only the second time we met Ed, but we learned to know him as a very generous and positive man, and with a lot of humor, we have only good memories from that visit. We wish that we'd have a chance to know him even better. Our thoughts are with you all.

Gunnel, Annika, Bo, Marcus, Lovisa and Beatrice in Strängnäs and Stockholm, Sweden.

Christy Koffman Smith

August 5, 2013

So incredibly sad to hear of Ed's passing. I have such fond memories of Ed from our days at Grace St Luke's and the many days I spent at the Gylfe home every summer. May God's love surround you all and bring you peace.

Alison Williams

August 4, 2013

To the entire Gylfe Family: Our sincere and deepest sympathy to all of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Alison and Lane Williams
Marissa, Hayley and Carter

The Zukowski's

August 3, 2013

Day is done, gone the sun from the lakes, from the hills, from the sky, All is well, Safely Rest, God is Nigh.
May the Great Scoutmaster of all Great Scouts be with us until we meet again. Good Night Scout.

Debra Gorham

August 3, 2013

To Kathy and the entire family, my deepest condolences. May you all find comfort in remembering the extraordinary person Ed was and the profound impact he had in the lives of so many. His giving heart will be missed.
Debra D. Gorham of Veracity Financial Services Group

Bev and Ray Persson

August 3, 2013

Dear Kathy, Peter, Allen, William, Katie, and Erika,

There is no way to express our sincere sadness when we heard about Ed's death. We will always remember the times we got together and especially this last time in Dunedin in June. While miles have kept us from being there for the service, our hearts are with you all. Please know how sorry we are and pray that God's love will give you some peace. Ed will be missed.

With much love,

Sandy Collum Sandmeyer

August 3, 2013

Kathy, Erika, Katie, and family -
The Sandmeyer family's love and prayers are with you as you grieve Ed's loss.

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