Edward Walter Symons

Edward Symons Obituary

Born: Oct. 7, 1941, in Reading, Pa.
Died: Jan. 2, 2012, in North Aurora

NORTH AURORA – Edward Walter Symons, 70, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at his home in North Aurora, surrounded by his family. Edward was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Reading, Pa., the son of John Walter and Lillian May (Fair) Symons.

Ed attended Reading High School and – at the age of 18 – he joined the Navy in November 1959 and served till November 1963. After six months, he re-enlisted in April 1964 and served till April 1968. In 1964, he met and married Katherine Johnson while in training at Great Lakes Training School of Radar. In 1968, he became an air traffic controller/flight service working at Joliet, DuPage and Kankakee airports till his retirement in 1991. In 1992, he went to work as a part-time driver at The Holmstad in Batavia, and he worked there till December 2010. As a youngster, he was a pin setter at the local bowling alley so it wasn't surprising when he started bowling as a teenager and continued on in adulthood. Ed loved to watch sports and in his younger adult years played softball with the Batavia Park District as a pitcher. Ed also put in a beautiful garden every year, and he was very proud of all the different vegetables it produced.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine A. (Johnson); one son, Michael and Amy (Smith) Symons and their children, Sydney and Dylan, of North Aurora; three daughters, Marilyn Oplinger of Shillington, Pa., and her children, Janel and Chad Smith, of Fleetwood, Pa., and Jessica Oplinger of Shillington, Pa., Beth and Rich Stocker and their children, Katelyn, Jonathan and Peter of Valparaiso, Ind., and Susan and Mark Landreth of North Aurora; four brothers, Fred (Darlene) Symons of Wyomissing, Pa., John (Vivian) Symons of Reading, Pa., Leroy (Caroline) Symons of Bishopville, S.C., and Bill (Nancy) Frymoyer Jr. of Womelsdorf, Pa.; and brother-in- law, Peter (Jill) Johnson of Mercer, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, William Frymoyer Sr.; son-in-law, Kurt Oplinger; and brother, Louis Symons.

Funeral and burial services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Batavia Fire Department, 800 E. Wilson St., Batavia, IL 60510; the North Aurora Fire Department, 2 N. Monroe St., North Aurora, IL 60542; or Vitas, Innovative Hospice Care, 580 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148.

Arrangements were made by DuPage Cremations Ltd.

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Published by Kane County Chronicle from Jan. 4 to Jan. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Symons

11 Entries

Paul Wilfinger

January 13, 2012

I also worked with and for Ed way back in the 80's & 90's. When we get together and reminisce about the good old days, Eddie's name still comes up with fond memories! Godspeed, Eddie.

January 12, 2012

My condolences. I worked with Ed for just a couple of years at Kankakee AFSS. I found him to be a true gentleman. Bonnie Ross

Kathleen Solomon-Foote

January 12, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Ed wasn't just a supervisor, he was a friend. My late husband and I both worked with Ed at DuPage and Kankakee.

January 11, 2012

Sorry for your lost, Ed was great to know and to work with for many years, he will be missed by all
alain sterk

January 9, 2012

Marilyn, Janel, Jess and Chad,
Sorry to hear about your father/grandfather. Losing a loved one is never easy. May you find comfort in fond memories. I will keep all of you in my prayers!
With sympathy, Pat Leberman

Michelle Good

January 8, 2012

Our deepest condolences. May God bless and keep you and your family in His light. - Michelle & family (John & Viv's daughter)

Karen Andrews

January 8, 2012

Sue we have talked a lot about the loss of your father and my brother and mother, and my father who has been gone for 34 yrs it is a very hard thing that we are going through but Allen and I are their for you just like I know you and Mark are their for me. Love you both.Sending a prayer that each day get's a little easier for you and your family..

January 6, 2012

We're very sorry to hear of Mr. Symons passing. I remember when he took Mike and I to a Cubs doubleheader vs. Pittsburgh when we were young. We had a great time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Symons, Mike, Beth, Susan, and the rest of the family Scott and Kerri Branson

January 5, 2012

I was sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I know how difficult it is, since I lost Ron in June. May you feel the arms of the lord around you to give you strength and comfort.
Joyce Schultz

January 5, 2012

We both have fond memories working with Ed at the Holmstad. Our prayers are with you Kathy and your family. Dave and Marilyn McConnaughay

January 4, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Cathy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Bill & Sue Blair

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