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Ed Elder Obituary
Born in Lakeview, Oregon, Ed was a graduate of the University of Oregon and co-owner of Integrated Manual Therapy in Shoreline. He worked as a certified athletic trainer at the high school (Shorecrest High School), collegiate (Oregon), and professional levels, including service on the USA Track and Field volunteer medical staff at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Olympic Games.
In place of flowers, donations may be made to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. A memorial service will be held on February 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Shorewood High School Gymnasium, located at 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. A reception will follow in the school Commons.
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Tracy Weber
January 16, 2026
I am devastated to learn of Ed's passing. He and Lonnie kept me going physically for over 20 years. His sense of humor filled the practice and made me smile. He and Lonnie joked that they wanted to be characters (rats) in one of my books, so I did it! They are an integral part of one of my mysteries. I will go and donate in his name now. Please know that he will be missed.
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Amy Rasmussen
January 1, 2026
Nancy, Jessica, and Brian - I don't need to tell you what a phenomenal human being your husband and father was; you were fortunate enough to enjoy his presence, love, support, and healing knowledge daily.
I've known Ed for decades, since Health South, and then when he, Lonnie, and my dad decided that opening up yet another business was a good idea. And it was! The healing, humor, care, and desire to go out of his way for his patients were amazing to experience and observe. It's so wonderful that so many people got to experience his healing artistry.
I will always remember Ed's dad jokes, his stories about my dad that always brought me a smile, his words of therapy in addition to his manual therapy, and how he always spoke of Nancy, Brian, Jessica, and his grandchild with such pride every time I saw him.
I am so very sorry for your enormous loss, and I know that Ed will continue to be with you always. May his memory always be a blessing to you all.
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