EDWARD DRURY

Edward William Drury March 15, 1921 - April 14, 2012 A Resident of San Mateo nd Native of San Francisco, Ed passed away April 14th. Ed was a graduate of Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco and the University of California, Berkeley. He taught at Samuel Gompers/ John O'Connell Vocational School in San Francisco for 26 years and graduated more than 3,000 students from his Machinist Apprenticeship Program. After retiring from the City and County of San Francisco, Ed worked at Pelton Water Wheel Company, Graffins Machine Works, Accutronics, Reherig Pacific and retired from KLA Tencor in Hayward. Ed was an usher and member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in San Mateo. He loved gardening, cooking, eating, Native American silver jewelry, listening to music and will be remembered for his sense of humor, kind heart and the twinkle in his eyes. He will be missed by all who knew him. Ed was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Drury, his loving wife, Doreen, and his brother, George. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Asa Drew of El Cerrito, CA, , his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Becky Drury of Lodi, CA, two grandchildren, Gerald Drew and Breana Drury and six nephews and nieces - Bill Drury, David Drury, Fr. Michael Drury, Robert Drury, Virginia San Souci and Loretta Kadash. Ed's family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Enchanted Garden for Seniors for the loving environment and wonderful care of their father for the past four years. An additional thanks is offered to Mission Hospice and Home Care for their support and efforts to comfort their father during the last months of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, San Mateo. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 1 Notre Dame Place, San Mateo , on Wednesday, May 2nd at 5:00pm. A reception will follow the service.