Edwin Lamle Fahlsing MD

Edwin Lamle Fahlsing
August 20, 1934 - August 09, 2022

Born: New London, CT

Raised in San Diego, CA

Loving Spouse: Karen Michaels-Fahlsing

Parents: Father: Walter C. Fahlsing

Mother: Gertrude Lamle Fahlsing

Admired Eldest Brother: Walter C. Fahlsing, MD (Lois)
Son: Kevin Fahlsing (RIP) Daughter: Kim Fahlsing

Daughters: Brandi Fahlsing LaTourette (RIP)
Sons: Sean LaTouorette
Nicolas LaTourette

Carla Verbrugghen
Daughters: Ava Verbrugghen
Annika Verbrugghen

Former spouses: Barbara Caddel, mother of Brandi & Carla
Roberta Fahlsing

College Degrees:
1957 Bachelors of Science - San Diego State University

6/11/62 Doctorate of Medicine - The University of Utah

After completing his internships & residency, Ed practiced medicine in his hometown of San Diego as an OBGYN. He had a very popular practice, and his patients would wait sometimes an hour plus to see him. He treated each patient as if they were the only patient he had seen all day. When he wasn't in his office or at the hospital delivering babies, he was donating his medical expertise to clinics.

Ed had a myriad of passions: Painting, skiing, sailing where he crewed in many races, collecting books (read 3 books weekly), Indy 500 races, attending art gallery receptions and academy screenings. He was a historian on WWII, college football, baseball, basketball and all aspects of the brain. Ed had a wonderful fashion sense and one of his nicknames was "GQ." Ed went on hiatus from medicine for a few years. In 1996, he re-met his current wife, Karen who he had assisted in 1967. Ed moved to Beverly Hills and became friends with Bill W. and was active member of his club for 25 years.
Ed decided to end his hiatus and joined the GCC team to teach surgical techniques. He was hired by the brilliant, nationally renowned and revered administrator, Connie Bell who he was honored to work along with. He loved teaching, his co-workers and mentoring the students.

While Ed was teaching full time, he also facilitated a very popular weekly course on chemical dependency education for 56 male residents at the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center/Santa Monica. He was dedicated to helping these men gain knowledge in all aspects of addiction so they could gain skills to stay sober. He wrote an entire 56-week curriculum course. Ed received the prestigious "Volunteer of the Year" award. In addition to volunteering at the Salvation Army, he also tutored numerous Drug & Alcohol Interns on the functions of the brain prior to their taking their written exams.

In 2016, Ed and his wife, Karen, retired to Palm Desert. Ed joined the fabulous Art Club and was selected to show his paintings at the Artists' Studio Tour. Afterwards, he was featured in the local community magazine. He also took golf lessons and naturally purchased all the fashionable attire & clubs needed. He had an active life until the pandemic hit. Alzheimer's crept in very slowly during the isolation and started to rear its ugly head. Thus began Ed's newest and saddest journey.

Special Thank You's To: The dynamic duo Sonia & Jerry Glasser who have continued to offer unconditional love & nonstop support 24-7 during Ed's entire journey and were always there to assist whether that be driving to appointments,meetings,movies,hospital, or providing home cooked 5-star dinners. Sonia & Jerry were the saints that always came marching in. To: Connie Bell who has continued to be a shining light and always there to offer love and guidance from afar. To: Harvey Jason, Bob Zapel & Mauro Caputo (RIP) who have also exemplified the true meaning of friendship and unconditional love To: Bruce Shobe, Mike Jasenak (RIP) & Jesse "Homie" Wright big thanks to you for your love, support and friendship. You were like sons to Ed. Each of you have made a huge impact on Ed's life and he was deeply touched and grateful.

Ed gallantly beat and recovered from prostate cancer, constrictive pericarditis where the lining of his heart was removed, spine surgery and flat lining in the hospital before getting a pacemaker. There is no recovery from Alzheimer's disease - yet.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Seth Rogen's charity HFC is appreciated. HFC provides in-home relief grants to caregivers in need. In addition to supporting family caregivers, HFC also provides brain health education and prevention research. HFC has become a leader in changing the trajectory of Alzheimer's.
HFC 9301 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 507, Beverly HIlls, CA 90210 web: wearehfc.org


Ed died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving wife and beloved cat. It's been a long goodbye and he is now free. One of Ed's biggest dreams was to climb Mt. Everest. Today, that dream is no doubt being fulfilled. He can now soar with the angels. above the top of that majestic mountain.

Forest Lawn is handling arrangements. No services are planned at this time.