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Ed Booth Obituary
Ed Booth
July 28, 1926 - April 30, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Ed Booth, 97, died April 30, 2024 after a recent move to Minnesota.
He practiced law in Decatur, IL for 61 years, was married to his wife, Dottie, for 62 years (until her death in 2012), and lived in the same house for 63 years.
Ed was born in Fort Pierre, SD, met Dottie at Indiana University, and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1953.
A diehard Democrat and Detroit Tigers fan, he loved being a lawyer and always had a book in his pocket.
He and Dottie are loved and missed by their three children: Carlye (Chris), Allyson, and Grant (Kristen); grandchildren: Thayer (James), Spencer, Chloe (Aaron) and Noah; great-grandchildren: Henry and Clara; and many devoted nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 25, 2024 at the Shilling Environmental Education Center at Scovill Zoo, 71 South Country Club Road in Decatur. The family will greet guests starting at 3:00 p.m., and there will be a short, informal service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, vote for Biden.
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Memories and Condolences
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Linda Sullivan
May 29, 2024
My condolences to the family of Ed. I am Linda Sullivan, wife of the late Jerry Sullivan, who was the ninth son of Mark Daniel and Alice Sullivan.
Duane N
May 25, 2024
Ed was a good guy. I know Ed's son Grant and enjoyed meeting Ed a few years ago during one of Ed's visits to St. Paul. I know Ed was a Tigers fan but he did wear a Twins cap at least one time. I know an excellent joke about John Wilkes Booth thanks to Ed. Ed had a great sense of humor; he and Grant sent me several spirited photos over the years re their Tiger Fandom which I still appreciate. My sympathy to all the Booths.
Duane N
GLORIA LIEBERMAN
May 10, 2024
Dear Allison, Carlyle and Grant,
Your dad was a very special friend and law partner to my husband, Marvin. And both your mom and dad were friends to both of us. We always enjoyed being with them.
I know how much you will miss him, but
you will all will have such wonderful memories.
Thinking of you,
Gloria lieberman
Alicia Gallion
May 8, 2024
I am a server at restaurant and I have been waiting on Ed for several years. Ed was a very kind man and we would sit and chat sometimes in the afternoon. He always asked me about my father and my family and how everyone was doing in life. He was very polite and knowledgeable and I appreciate that I was able to know him.
David Jack
May 7, 2024
Amy and I are sad to learn of Ed´s passing, and we extend our condolences to the entire Booth family. I will remember Ed´s love of books, and his love of the Law. I´ll also remember Ed´s devotion to reading to his children at bedtime, Ed´s enjoyment participating in rotisserie baseball & his playing racketball well into his advanced years.
Ed and his wife Dottie were lovely people, and the love and devotion Carlye, Allyson and Grant showed caring for their parents is the best personification of Ed and Dottie´s values that I can imagine. Amy, Suzanna, Emily & I feel very fortunate to have become friends with Ed & Dottie, and in lieu of flowers we promise to honor the Booth family´s final request and vote for Mr. Biden in November.
All my best, Dave Jack
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