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Edward Symons Obituary
Edward Walter Symons, age 70. Born and raised in Reading, PA. Formerly of Batavia and currently of North Aurora, Illinois. He passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. Edward was born Oct. 7, 1941. He was the son of John Walter and Lillian May (Fair) Symons.
Ed attended Reading High School and at the age of eighteen, he joined the Navy in Nov. 1959 and served till Nov. 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 until his retirement in 1991. In 1992 he went to work as a part time driver at The Holmstad in Batavia and work there till December of 2010.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine A. (Johnson), one son, Michael & Amy (Smith) Symons and their children, Sydney & Dylan, of North Aurora; three daughters, Marilyn Oplinger of Shillington, PA, and her children, Janel & Chad Smith of Fleetwood, PA, and Jessica Oplinger of Shillington, PA; Beth & Rich Stocker and their children, Katelyn, Jonathan & Peter of Valparaiso, Indiana; Susan & 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 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.
Services were private.
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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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