Edward Stone Obituary

Edward Stone

Nov. 1938 - Oct.12, 2017

It is with heavy hearts we report the passing of our beloved cousin Ed. The Atlas Peak fire in Napa claimed the lives of Ed and his long-term companion Dr. George Chaney.
Ed was born in Massachusetts and moved to California as a young boy. He attended Huntington Park High School and was a graduate from Cal Berkeley University, and had a long and successful career at Wells Fargo Bank. After retiring Ed divided his time between the Bay Area and Palm Springs.
Ed was predeceased by his father as a very young boy, his brother Jordan as a young teenager, and his mother Anne. He is survived by cousins Sharron (Gene) Ardell, Sheila (Jim) Rutherford, Roberta Schohan and extended family and friends.
Our thanks to Napa responders and officials for their aid and sensitivity at this tragic time.
Ed was a kind and gentle soul and will be dearly missed.
Any donations to the NAPA RED CROSS DISASTER FUND would be greatly appreciated.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Stone

9 Entries

Stuart Goldschen

October 22, 2020

Constant, loving thoughts of you remain in my heart along with that of others who knew you, Ed. You will always be my best friend in college and ever after as we shared our experiences through the years. Only wish we had had a few more bonding reunions before your tragic demise. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Nancy Royals

October 22, 2020

Miss hearing from Ed as much now as 3 yrs ago. A man who was an absolute gift to every person who knew him.

Stuart & Lisa Goldschen

November 24, 2017

The shock of Ed's tragic death (with his longtime friend Dr. George Chaney)still quivers in our souls as we attempt to learn more of the circumstances of his loss in the Napa, California, wildfire and better fathom the incomprehensible circumstances of the event. Lisa and I ventured recently to Napa from our home in Henderson, NV, to see if we could walk the site of his passing and inspect local records for any specific information on his demise. We're still waiting for more information from the coroner's office there to know more, but at least we feel closer to him and George through sight and tread of their hillside residence that reveal only crushed rubble, lonely bricks and, otherwise, total destruction. Ed and I were college roommates at Cal Berkeley in the early '60s and maintained our friendship and occasional contact throughout the years along our different paths. I always spoke of him as "my best friend" and never wavered in that sentiment. We can only hope that his death was quick and relatively painless and that his friends and family remember him as a human being of deep feelings for his close friends, acquaintances and passers-by in whatever circumstance of life he found himself. So, good-bye, my good friend Shtone, as we knew him. We'll miss you dearly.

Tom Mondello

November 17, 2017

It is with great sadness hearing of the death of Ed and George. I have known Ed for over 30 years and he was a kind and gentle man, with a wonderful drysense of humor. Sometimes it would take a bit for him to say something and we would get a chuckle out of it. I have wonderful memories of him. May he rest in peace.

November 6, 2017

I have worked with Ed for many years and will miss his insights regarding investing. I would like to speak with his family.
Regards Steve Quinly Merrill Lynch 925-945-4857

October 29, 2017

Remembering Ed at the Golden Gateway Commons residence. A kind, wonderful caring man whom I respected. Deepest sympathy to his family. Elaine, former Property Mgr.

October 29, 2017

It is with genuine sadness that I advise you of the death of our dear friend and neighbor, Ed Stone. Ed was one of the original (or near original) owners at GG Block I and for years served our community as co-trustee (with a representative of the commercial owner) of the HOA's Membrane Trust Fund. Ed did this job, as he did everything, superbly but with his usual humility. He left our block when his health required him to move to the home in Palm Springs he shared with his long-term companion Dr. George Chaney.

Ed was smart, thorough and able. But most important, he was kind, a loyal friend and a wonderful neighbor. He and George had a small home in the Napa Valley that was their pride and joy. They died in the Atlas Peak fire.

Jim Seff
President, Golden Gateway Commons I Board of Directors

Charlene Flack

October 29, 2017

I will always remember Ed for his wit, dry sense of humor and his loyalty to friends and clients. May he rest in peace.

Nancy Royals

October 28, 2017

Ed Stone was the epitome of friendship, loyalty, kindness to his fellow man. He was loved by family, friends, colleagues, and greatly respected and admired in the San Francisco business community. He had a gift for knowing who needed his help and how he could quietly help. He was the Bay area's greatest Ambassador, walking all over the City he loved, walking to and from work, and speaking to everyone in his path. Those of us lucky enough to work with and be his friend will be forever grateful for his kindness, loyalty, and guidance. We are so sorry for your loss and all of those lost in this tragedy and will pray for you all each time we think of Ed. ❤❤❤❤

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