Edward Andrew Westlund Jr.

Edward Andrew Westlund, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Jan. 16, 2010.

He was born on Dec. 9, 1924 in Duluth, Minn. to Edward Westlund, Sr. and Clara Wick. He was a resident of Thousand Oaks since 1962. Ed obtained his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1975 and he retired from Litton Industries at the age of 67 after about 30 years of service, his most recent title being Pricing Director.

Ed, a WWII veteran, was honorably discharged from the military on Oct. 30, 1945. He was a Technical Sergeant for the 531st Bomb Squadron, 380th Bomb Group. His duties included Radio Operator Mechanic and Carbine Caliber 30 M-1 Marksman. His battles and campaigns included Bismarck Archipelago, Luzon, China, Borneo, New Guinea, Western Pacific and Sou Philippines (Liberation). Ed received numerous decorations for his courage and service to our country: Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with five Bronze Stars, Victory Medal World War II Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal and an American Theater Ribbon.

Ed was known for his great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He always had jokes and funny stories to tell and, at times, would act them out to the great amusement of those around him. He had many friends from his youth, his time in WWII and work. He remained in close contact with these cherished friends throughout his life.

Ed also loved to golf. He golfed from his early teens up until the last year and a half of his life. He was an excellent golfer and enjoyed helping others to improve their game. In golf, a hole-in-one (also known as an ace) is when a player hits the ball directly from the tee into the cup with one shot. Holes-in-one are extremely rare and depends largely on the golfer's skill. Ed had three holes-in-one during his lifetime, one on a golf course in Ireland. This is a testimony to his great skill at golf.

He is survived by his daughters, Kim Westlund, Janet Westlund and Dawn Westlund Reed, and his two brothers, Dick Westlund and John Westlund. He will be dearly missed by his surviving family and his lifetime friends and relatives. Farewell Dad, you have joined the Ages.

A memorial service in his honor will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. Reception to follow.