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Edward Booth Obituary
Edward Francis Booth, 76, of Longview died Oct. 30, 2007, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
He was born Feb. 7, 1931, in Sawyer, N.D., to Vance D. and Alma A. (Schoenwald) Booth and attended Sawyer schools.
Mr. Booth served in the Navy from 1951 to 1955. He moved to the local area from California in August 1963. He retired as a building contractor, having built many homes and apartment complexes in the Longview-Kelso area. He was a member of the Elks, Moose, Eagles and American Legion.
He took the time to teach his sons and grandsons about building and repairing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking and keeping birds and chickens. He was always busy doing something. He was clearing off land at Newt Estates. He wanted to build a log cabin. He had a wonderful personality. He loved everybody and everybody who knew him, loved him too. He was very generous and would drop whatever he was doing to go help somebody else.
He married Mary "Joann" Booth on Sept. 18, 1955, in Las Vegas. She survives him at home. Also surviving are three sons and their spouses, William C. "Bill" and Theresa Booth and Brad and Roni Booth, all of Longview, and Robert "Bob" and Glenda Booth of Seattle; three grandsons, Garrett and Irena Booth and Spencer Booth, all of Longview and Collin Booth of Kelso; a granddaughter, Honour Booth in Hawaii, currently attending college in San Francisco; and a great-granddaughter, 4-month-old Ciara in Kelso. Ed thought she was the greatest. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Lila and Bob Schlecht of Longview; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Dolores Booth of Sawyer and Cecil and Carol Booth of Minot, N.D.
Mr. Booth was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald V. Booth.
A celebration of his life will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Kelso-Longview Elks, 900 Ash St. The Rev. Bob Giles will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632 or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Booth
Robert Booth
November 12, 2007
On behalf of my Mom and Family,
Thank you to all of you who left a note of condolence to my family for our Dad's passing.
For anyone who wasn't there...
Dad's party celebrating his life was attended by at least 400 people. It was standing room only. It was a wonderful tribute to a man who contributed so much to so many.
Dad's grandson Garrett and his granddaughter Irina prepared and presented a several minute photo tribute to Dad. If you wish to view it it can be found at
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1Rx8YgGhau8
If you're going to watch it better have some tissue...:)
Bill and his family presented music in tribute to him, which included a song written by Garrett.
He was eulogized by several who knew him well and loved him much.
Thank you again so very much.
Aloha,
Robert Booth
[email protected]
Bill, Kari, Jessica, Will, Cheyenne and my mom Jean Schlecht
November 9, 2007
Joann, Our prayers join the thousands that are being said for you and uncle Ed. I can't even say the name Ed Booth with out a flood of memories that force a smile from ear to ear. I listened to the stories he would tell with my grandpa Emil and I remember the honey bee adventure with he and my dad, Bill, and him dropping everything off from wall nuts to corn by the house to my mom, Jean and of course I will never forget fishing with Uncle Bob and Ed. He made every adventure a great time. and every stranger a friend. We will all miss his smile humor and of course his stories. God be with you.
Miranda, Spencer, Brooklyn Boudreau
November 7, 2007
JoAnn & Family,
I have known you all I think my entire life. Ed was such a pleasure to be around and always brought smiles to peoples faces. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We will be seeing you Saturday.
Rod and Debbie Nelms
November 6, 2007
Dear Aunt Joann,
We are so sorry for your loss of Uncle Ed our hearts are so sad for all of you. Never in a million life times can we thank you and Uncle Ed for what you have done for us. Thank you for sharing your wonderful husband with us.
We love you all.
Shirleye McCraw
November 5, 2007
Joann I was saddened to hear that you had lost your Ed. I know you will miss him greatly. Never a day goes by that I don't miss "my Ed" and its been almost five years. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. Hope to see you in Wichita in 2008. Your cuz, Shirleye McCraw
joan Parks (Ojalehto)
November 5, 2007
Our sincere sympathies to you Joanne and your family on the passing of you dear Husband father and grandfather. We have many good memories of the Booths being our neighbors for several years. We can understand you hurt and deep feeling of loss as we just lost our dear Husband,Father and Grandfather 4 months ago. love Thelma Ojalehto and Family
Diane Clark
November 5, 2007
JoAnn- Ed was such a joy to be around, he had what seemed to be endless energy and ambition. Thinking of him I can't help but smile, we will miss him very much.
Diane, Breta,and Daniele
Thelma Leeper
November 5, 2007
Joann - So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed and you were such wonderful friends and great landlords. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."
Hansen Family
November 5, 2007
You will always be in our families thoughts and hearts Ed. You will greatly be missed.
Francina Grant
November 4, 2007
To the Booth Family~
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Warmly,
Francina, Ashtyn, & Tenley Grant
Elmer Hendrickson
November 4, 2007
Ed was such a nice man and he will be greatly missed.
Mickey Nation
November 4, 2007
Joanne - I am sorry to learn of Ed's passing. He was a great guy and a good friend and I thought a lot of him. He will be sorely missed. My sympathy for your loss.
Mark & Sandie Dreyer
November 4, 2007
Joann & Family, I am sadden to hear of Ed's death. He will be greatly missed. A donation has been made to Guide Dogs for the Blind in remembrance of Ed.
Dowayne and Terry Goodon
November 4, 2007
JoAnn and Family
It was a gift to have known Ed. His wisdom, laughter and friendship was a honor to have touched our family's lives. God made the skies and the oceans, the trees, the animals and rainbows, the mountains, the flowers and made Ed to touch everyone's lives that he had met. He will always be remembered by our family. He will now be a star shining brightly in all of our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, JoAnn, and the rest of the family. We wish you love and comfort to get through this sad time. He will truly be missed by our family.
Love always,
Dowayne, Terry, Angie Goodon
Jud, Kerri, (Goodon) and Wyatt Guitteau
Jud, Kerri, and Wyatt Guitteau
November 4, 2007
As you share this time of sorrow as a family, may you draw strength and hope from one another remembering your loved one's life together.
Phoebe Wiest
November 4, 2007
Joann my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You and Ed have always had a big spot in my heart and I have thought of you offen.
November 3, 2007
To the family of Edward Francis Booth:
Those who have died will never be forgotten. Their sacrifice will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish Freedom.
Lower Colummbia DAR Ladies(Kelso/Longview,WA)
Cindi Smith
November 3, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As you know I just lost my sister and that was the end of my famiy. You and your husband were a good part of my mom and dads life and I can't tell you how sorry I am and that it was so nice the last time that I ran in to you both at the grocery store It seems that I am close to the friends that my mom and dad had and all that I really can sy is that GOD BLESS YOU Cindi (Chandler) Smith
Farris and Jerry Keller
November 3, 2007
JoAnn and family,
Just want to let you know that all
of you are in our thoughts and
prayers during this time of the loss
in the family. God is always there
when we need Him--walking through
each day and hour. We love you!!
Farris and Jerry
Paul and Joane Tillman
November 3, 2007
DEAR JoAnn and family, Joane and I are greaved to hear of Ed's tragic death. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Micki Smith
November 3, 2007
I didn't know Ed very long, but that was my loss. He was a very special person and I looked forward to seeing him at family reunions.
michael duchsherer
November 3, 2007
It is never easy losing your parent, you are never ready for it. Hope his time here with you brought good memories. Sorry for your loss.
Greg and Sheri Dickerson
November 3, 2007
Joann and family, our words are little comfort for you now, but we just wanted to say how much we loved Ed and you too Joann. You will always have a special place in our hearts.
Jana Hudsn
November 3, 2007
Joann, So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We fondly remember him and his dog always keeping busy around the apartments when we lived there. You are in our prayers. Jana & Dale Hudson
Betty Erickson
November 3, 2007
Joann my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ed was a great man and he will be missed by all.
Matt, Heather, Brooklyn and Brady Schlecht
November 3, 2007
We miss you "Uncle Ed". You left way too soon, but you have touched so many lives, and have so many people that love and respect you. I, and my family, are honored that we had the chance to know you.
Lisa Nippert
November 3, 2007
Ed was the kindest, most positive person I've met in my life. He was a very special person to my family, especially my husband, Mitch. We will greatly miss seeing him with his wonderful smile and twinkle in his eyes and hearing his funny stories.
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