Edward R. Lubin

Edward R. (Smoke) LUBIN Edward Lubin died peacefully Satur day, October 20. Edward was born May 2, 1916 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Montana. In 1940 he married his wife, Lee and moved to Seattle. In 1942 he enlisted as an aviation cadet in the Army Air Force and served as a bomber pilot and aviation instruc tor. After the war, Ed and Lee settled in Aberdeen, WA where their children, Sherry and Wayne were born. They returned to Seattle in 1952. Ed estab lished a number of successful busi nesses including Queen Anne Ace Hardware and he served as District Manager for Ace Hardware. In retirement he became a licensed investment broker. Ed was very involved in Magnolia Lutheran Church where he served on the church council and as church treasurer. He and Lee enjoyed traveling throughout the world and he was an avid golfer rain or shine he'd be out there twice a week. Ed loved to have a good time and was the life of any party. Edward is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lee, his son, Wayne (April) and grandson, Schuyler of Seattle and his daughter, Sherry (Joe) of Victoria, TX. A Service to celebrate his Life will be held Saturday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Magno lia Lutheran Church. In lieu of flow ers, contributions can be made to Magnolia Lutheran Church.