Ed Ulman

06/15/1942 - 08/23/2025

Ed considered himself the "luckiest man alive."
Married to Wendy for over 50 years, family was most important. Ed had 5 children and 8 grandchildren, all of whom brought him tremendous joy. He was proud of their accomplishments, found humor in their antics, and relished giving them advice. Ed loved and he was loved.
Ed graduated from Madison High School and the University of Oregon. He worked for Chrysler Corporation for nearly 30 years. Ed lived most of his life in Portland, but the family beach house in Gearhart was his happy place. There he could dig for clams, play 18 holes of golf, mow the lawn, wash some cars, repair the deck, put dinner on the grill, and watch a Seattle Mariners game on TV... all in one day.
Ed loved golf. A member at the Astoria Golf & Country Club, Ed's short game was legendary. With an old-school blade putter, he could get up-and-down from anywhere. Ed competed in tournaments, got a hole-in-one, and eventually shot his age. More importantly, he loved golf for the opportunity it gave him to spend four hours with his children.
Ed was a self-described "dinker," a person who loved to repair things around the house, fix broken appliances, and set up his friends' computers. He was curious about how things worked and enjoyed frequent trips to "handyman." Meticulous and persistent, Ed was a self-taught master painter, plumber, electrician, gardener, and his own IT department.
A silent secret Santa, Ed had a knack for gift giving. He bought things for people that they would never buy for themselves: a college sweatshirt, a shiny new pair of golf shoes, tickets to a Blazers game, or an iPad. His gifts were never wrapped, but always meaningful. He was an excellent tipper.
An all-season sports fan, Ed passionately routed for the Oregon Ducks, Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trailblazers, and Seattle Mariners. "Quack, Quack" was his ring tone and "Go Ducks!" was his mantra.
Ed was an avid bridge player his entire life, culminating in the rank of Platinum Life Master. He played international tournaments in the U.S. and Canada, at local Bridge Clubs, and online with friends from all over the world. With his colleagues, Ed spent many hours discussing bids and plays of the hand. He was a true gentleman and a fierce competitor.
People who knew Ed, also knew his "Ed-isms." He charismatically shared his strong political views. His general words of wisdom included, "This is what you gotta do" and "You need to have options." If you played golf with him, you probably heard him yell, "Hit the f*%&ing ball."
Ed persevered through 2 years of cancer treatments. He fought hard, remained positive, and never complained. In the end, his favorite bid was "4 Trump".
In memorial, the family requests that gifts go to the Evans Caddy Scholarship Program.
Send to: Astoria Golf & Country Club
33445 Sunset Beach Lane
Warrenton, OR 97146