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Edward Williams obituary, Elk Grove, CA

Edward Williams Obituary

Edward T. (Ted) Williams was born in 1929 to Ed and Irene Williams in Sacramento, CA. Ted grew up in Sacramento and went to Sacramento High School, where he played baseball, a life long passion. Ted worked for his dad delivering the Sacramento Bee Newspaper. Ruth worked at the Sacramento Bee. They have been married for over 72 years. They have three adult children. Marcia Cooper (Mark d 2011). Laura Doglietto (Duane). Pam Snook (Bob). Four adult grandchildren. And four great grandchildren.

Ted passed peacefully at home in Elk Grove. Celebration of Life is private.

"Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same."Flavia Weedn.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Aug. 28 to Sep. 7, 2025.

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So sorry that Ted has passed. I worked with Ted at the Sacramento Bee Newspaper for many years. He was the greatest. His humor, professionalism, and friendship will be missed.
God Bless my friend.....
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