Born on June 24, 1940 in Sheep Creek, B.C. Passed away peacefully in Victoria, B.C. on September 18, 2011 at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Ed grew up in Edmonton and spent a lot of his time on his family farm in Willingdon, Alberta with his many cousins, aunts and uncles. Those were very happy times for Ed. He had many interests including coin collecting, astronomy and science. He was a volunteer with the Mustard Seed Food Bank in Victoria and a member of the Elks Legion as well. Ed was a bighearted, gregarious and charming character whose smile, humor and laughter will be remembered and missed by those who knew him. Remembered with love by his family; wife, Wendy; children, Bernadette (Rick), Kolleen (Mike); grandson, Tyler; his dear mother, Helen; stepdaughter, Shayna (Buddy) and step-grandson, Nickolas and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His family would like to thank all the staff at Mount St. Mary Hospital for their kind care and support.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date with his family members in Alberta where his ashes will be spread and set free. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Gloria Koles
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Arley & David Bernie & Kolleen,
When I think of your Dad and my Unclde Ed, it brings a smile to my face as I remember his laugh and his gregarious nature. He liked to challenge ideas and when I was a teenager I remember lots of discussions in my Mom’s kitchen in Edmonton with him. He always had the time of day especially when we were kids on the farm.
My heart goes out to you both.
Love Arley & David
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Bruce Maskulak Dear Bernie and Kolleen I am so sorry too hear about the passing of your dad.His intelligent thoughts on just about everything were a great inspiration on me as I grew up.He was the radical of the family whether good or bad and I loved him for it.The last time I saw him in the hospital,I was warned that he would probably not remember me,but was happy to see him welcome me with his happy trademark 6 inch smile.He had many stories of us to tell and it made me feel very special.That was one of his greatist gifts to me and I will miss him greatly! Love and condolences… Bruce
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Andy, Karen Lee and family Dear Bernie and Kolleen,
Your Dad was such a free spirit in life and you two have been cherished in having that spice for life as well. Take solace in knowing that peace has come and only the good memories will be remembered. Ed had a fondness for the writings of Hunter S Thompson and in early years we would have great discussions on these writings. He was the “cool” Uncle.
Our love and condolence to the both of you.
Cuz xxxooo A K C M C
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Dean GARDENER Dear Judy, Bernie &kol
Sorry for your loss uncle Ed left me and Ernie with many fond
memories like the rides in the back of the volkswagen,hanging
out with us and wathching bugsbunny,taking usall around willington fishing and visiting relatives he will be missed love Dean & Estelle
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Cheryl Davies Dear Bernie and Kol ,
Two of the greatest things Ed achieved in his life was his two girls . And that is something to be proud of . Our heartfelt condolence is with you and your extended family .
Big love , Cheryl , Al and boys
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Helenanne(H.A.) Gordon-Boswell I remember so many good times with Ed on the farm. He always helped to watch out for us younger cousins who wanted to play with the big kids. He will be thought of fondly and with lots of love. My prayers to all.
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Mark Gordey and Family Ed, It really was a privilege having you as part of our lives …Thanks for everything! See you again on the return to forever…..Take heart Loved Ones.
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Geri Gregg Bernie Kolleen and Helen
So sorry, so sad. …Be strong.
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Lynn Bulrie Aunty Helen, Bernie, Kollen and families my heart aches for all of you at this time. Ed has given all of us many memories which we will hold close and share some with others. The mould is broken there will never be another quite like our Ed who has touched so many with his story telling, intelligence, wit and charm and yes even his temper.
He will be missed
I love all of you, God Bless you and watch over you now and always
Cousin Lynn
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Wayne and I, along with our sons , Landon and Cory would like to extend our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father, Ed. He will always be remembered for his huge smile and joyful laugh and his passion for good times.Ed, loved the farm and I will pass on a picture of him, riding the combine with his cousin, Wayne on one of his last visits to Willingdon. He enjoyed that immensely and was awed by the size of equipment now used to get the harvest in. May he rest in peace , forever remembered and not forgotten….with love.. The Koles family