Edward passed away in his sleep at home June 3, 2007.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry (Hap) and Margaret Blake; and his siblings, Bob, Glen, Jim and Clara.
Ed is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathy; his sister, Ellen Madison; his children, Molly (Paul) Pearson, Mike (Debby) and David (Judy); his grandsons, Christopher and Timothy Pearson and Joseph Blake; and many friends and extended family.
He was born at home in Newport, Wash., on Sept. 3, 1924.
Ed worked as a logger, lumber worker, log-patrol tugboat captain, then retired from Foss Maritime in 1991. He was a hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors.
Ed served in the Navy submarine service during World War II, receiving a presidential citation for heroic actions during WWII.
He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, V.F.W., U.S. Submariners of WWII. He served the Boy Scouts for many years as a Scoutmaster.
Eds greatest joy was his family and friends. The memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 9, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Marysville, Wash.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Hospice of Snohomish County.