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Edward Lee Hadder

Edward Hadder Obituary

Edward Lee Hadder, 46, of Thornton, Colo., died December 7, 2003 in a motorcycle accident. Ed was born in Yuma, Ariz., on October 26, 1957. Ed grew up in Colonial Heights, Va. After graduating from high school he attended John Tyler Community College and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After serving in the Air Force he joined the United States Postal Service until his death. Ed loved riding his motorcycle and had developed some close friendships in Colorado. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Marie Hadder Lawrence, age 21, whom he loved dearly as a daughter and cherished as his best friend and her husband, Kevin Lee Lawrence, whom he thought of as the son he never had and a best friend. Other survivors include his mother, Luann W. Hadder; his father, Harold D. Hadder and his wife, Mae Hadder; his sister, Colleen H. Drinkard; brothers, Stephen W. Hadder and David M. Hadder; one aunt, two nieces, three nephews, three great-nephews and one great-niece. Ed's love, caring, sensitivity and wonderful humor will be greatly missed by his family and many friends from across the United States. A private remembrance by his family and close friends will be held in Virginia Beach. The family wishes to thank all of Ed's friends for their love and requests that memorial donations be made to Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, Va. 23501. Ed, we love you and in your honor we will try to show love, appreciation, acceptance, concern, commitment to family and friends and the giving of our time, just like you did. We will miss you more than any words can describe.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 13, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Hadder

11 Entries

vicky harris

December 17, 2003

i worked with ed at the post office in charlottesville va i will miss ed more than words can say the family of ed eventually the grief will be replaced with sweet memories of ed and all the fun times you all had together take care email me and god bless you all

Shannon Ton

December 17, 2003

Ed Hadder is my uncle and he was a very special man. He (and my other 2 uncles, Steve & David) has brought so much fun & laughter to our family gatherings over my lifetime. The 3 of them plus my mom (Colleen) and my uncles wives would kid around and pick on each other like teenagers would do, but in a loving sort of way. Uncle Ed was a free spirit &, as his friends in Colorado said, was a little "off center", which made him that much more wonderful and interesting.

I just had very premature twin baby boys 7 weeks ago, and Uncle Ed had called to check on them the day that he had his accident. He was a kind & caring soul. Last Monday when I found out about his death, I went to the hospital to visit my babies, and I truly felt that Uncle Ed's spirit was there in the room with me watching his Great-nephews in their incubators.

We will miss him so very much!!!! I keep hearing his unique laugh in my mind. I love you Uncle Ed!

Sincerely,

Nicole Hadder Lawrence

December 16, 2003

My dad was absolutely my WORLD. The tragic loss of his life has been such a shock for me. But, he was such a great person that he will NEVER be forgotten. I miss him dearly and wish I could see him again, but I will have to wait for that special day when we "reunite". I love you Dad! I miss you too! xoxoxo

madonna stands

December 15, 2003

I worked with Ed when he was at the Denbigh Station in Newport News. When a mutual friend told me I was stunned. All day the great memories of Ed have been replayed in my mind. I am lucky to have called him a friend. When I think of him I always smile.

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Vickie Culbertson-Greeno

December 15, 2003

I was once again shocked to hear of the passing of another CHHS "76" classmate. I remember Edward as always making jokes and causing me to laugh out loud in class and when I was not supposed to. I have not seen him since high school, but I remember vividly his face,all that hair and his great sense of humor!

Teresa Hughes

December 15, 2003

Sincerest sympathies to Eddard's family and friends. Reflecting back to the good days of innocence, great humor and great lauther brings a smile to our faces. Eddard you will be greatly missed. God Bless.

Juanita Kelley

December 15, 2003

I am honored to say that I knew such a wonderful, happy, fun, loving guy. There is no doubt that he will be missed by many. I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to his family and to all that loved him.

Doug Harris

December 14, 2003

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Eddard. My sincerest sympathies go to his family. When I received word, it allowed me to go back in time to our youth, and childhood, and remember the good days, and memories of yesteryear.

God Bless, and take heart that Ed is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Godburn

December 13, 2003

On the sad occasion of his untimely passing, I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences to the Hadder family and Edward's close friends. Though I had seen Ed only three or four times since high school he remained a bright spirit. His good humor and joy for life seemed evident in the few times we saw each other. His loss diminishes us all.

Deepest sympathy,

Jm Godburn

Kent Stidham

December 13, 2003

Eddie took me under his arm while we were students at CHHS '76. He never failed to get me laughing about something or another. What a huge sense of humor!! Some people are able to touch a life and be remembered well after all these years; Eddie's the classic example of that person.

Gregg Wood

December 13, 2003

Ed was the type of person you couldn't help but love for instances - in the 4th grade he hit me in the head with a rock - 8 stitches later we became best friends. PAyback time came when I winged a hunk of ice at him and almost evened the "stitch score" We shared so many hours together growing up. Good thing we didn't get caught at half the things we did - we'd still be grounded!

My Mom considered you the fourth son of our family. Thank you my friend - I'll miss you

Gregg

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