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Edwin Mack Obituary

Edwin S Mack, 81, passed away on January 13, 2018 in Sacramento, CA, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Ruthanne, his children Stephen, Philip, Joanna, Robert & Harry, his grandchildren Sarah, Holden, Samuel, Sophie, and Amelia, & many relatives. Outspoken, charming, & larger than life, he was a computer pioneer, building the world's 1st real-time airline reservation system. Friends are invited to attend Ed's memorial service on Sunday, January 28, 1 pm at 7700 Del Webb Blvd., Elk Grove. Ed Mack loved his limericks and puns / To torture wife, daughter and sons / But now that he's passed / Our word is the last / But despite that we all miss him tons

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 28, 2018.

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Lesley Foxton

October 21, 2020

I remember the Mack family with great fondness. Ed and Ann were so kind to me when I was nanny / au pair for Stephen and Philip in London 1973/74. I have thought of them often over the years and would dearly love to contact Ann, if only to say thank you.

tim inman

January 14, 2019

Thank you Ed for a lifetime inspiration since first meeting you in ICL Putney in the 70's. Those were pioneer days with you, Brian O'Heron, Syl Stephani & Geoff. Never to be forgotten. My career in computing was based on a foundation of your inspired thinking. God bless. Tim Inman ICL Putney 72-76.

Jackie Woods

February 5, 2018

My deepest sympathy for the loss of someone who had such an impact on all he met. The short time that I had the honor of being a very small part of his and Ann's life gave me such joy and comfort. I think of him often and will keep all his family in my thoughts.

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