Edwin Adam Sinner

Edwin Sinner Obituary

Edwin Adam Sinner

Edwin Adam Sinner passed away peacefully June 28, 2009, at home with his beloved wife of almost 59 years, Roberta (Bobbe) by his side.

Ed was born in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 9, 1922, to John Henry Sinner and Pauline Margaret Repp. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1940. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran, having served as a 1St Lt. in the United States Marine Corps as a communication officer. Ed graduated from the University of Portland in 1949 with a B.S. in Business.

Ed and Roberta Lu Jones were married in Portland, Ore., on July 13, 1950. They moved to Medford in 1959 with their four children, Karen, Ed, Dwight and Scott. He started his own business, E.A.Sinner Packaging Company, in 1960 which he ran until 1987.

Ed and Roberta enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada with their family and then also after retirement. Bobbe called him 'Super-Camper' because wherever they traveled, Ed immediately made friends with the people around him. Ed was very gregarious and friendly and told wonderful stories.

Ed's passion was his family, often saying that his family was his legacy. His grandchildren especially loved to listen to him talk of his life experiences. He was always available to dispense good advice and suggestions.

Ed was known for his woodworking skills. He loved to work in his workshop making things for his family and the church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as camping.

Ed served the community in many ways. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Elks and the American Legion as well as a Paul Harris Fellow in the Medford Rotary Club. As a 50 year member of First Presbyterian Church of Medford, he served many terms as an elder and deacon. Ed was a master carpenter for Habitat for Humanity where he helped build 12 houses. He served as president of Crater Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of American and was very proud that his three sons and four of his grandsons became Eagle Scouts.

In addition to his wife, Bobbe, Ed is survived by his four children, Karen (Jim Riggs), Ed (Patty), Dwight (Jan) and Scott (Colleen); 11 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and two older brothers, Raymond, of Vancouver, Wash. and Robert, of Arcadia, Calif. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; John and Edward; his sister, Lillian; and his infant son, George.

A private internment will be held at Eagle Point National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held July 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church on 8th and Holly in Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church, Habitat for Humanity, or the Boy Scouts.

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm23:6

Published by Mail Tribune from Jul. 2 to Jul. 5, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Sinner

4 Entries

Bob Repp

July 25, 2009

To the Sinner family. My brother Tom Repp and I extend our sincerest condolences on your loss. I knew your father's, grandfather's, husband's, brothers Ray and John and his mother Aunt Pauline far better since they lived/live in the Portland area. But I do remember meeting Ed and recall his terrific attitude which seems to be a characteristic of all of your family. My brother and I wished we could have attended the service. We hope we can stay in touch and meet soon. God's blessings to all of you. Tom and Bob Repp. (Earl's sons and Aunt Pauline's nephews.)

Shane Cunningham

July 8, 2009

Dear Roberta and Ed's Children & Grandchildren: thank you, for the beautiful life-sketch, and the brief review of such a remarkable life. We appreciate all that your family represents to the community, and all that Ed did to make so many lifes better. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Your State Farm Family.

Shane Cunningham-State Farm Agent

Sherry Hunt

July 3, 2009

Dear Sinner Family,
The fact that I know each of the children of this family from very different parts of my life, I am amazed that I never met your parents. Ed, Karen, Dwight, and Scott - you and your families are all in my prayers ... You have each touched my life in very positive ways ... Your parents have much to be proud of ...
My deepest sympathy to your mother. My heart reaches out to hers. Losing your husband is so very difficult. I pray she feels the arms of our Lord surrounding her in love.

Jeremiah 31:13
Sherry Hunt

Bob & Linda Bergquist

July 2, 2009

Dear Bobbe and family,

Linda and I offer our deepest sympathy to you all with the loss of Dear Ed. You can be sure that Linda and I, although knowing you for only about ten years, deeply feel the loss of one
who has contributed so much to all of our lives.

Bobbe, my first recollection of knowing you both, personally, was when I met you at Church and helped you and Ed load up food bags in the church cellar and carry the bags upstairs for Food Bank distribution. Those Wednesdays were just the start of a wonderful relationship that has lasted ever since.

You all have many wonderful memories to recall in future days.

With our sympathy, love, and best wishes,

Bob & Linda Bergquist

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