Edward B. Willis (Ed) came to rest on March 24th, 2017 after suffering from dementia / Alzheimer peacefully in his sleep at home at age 79. (Although, he would want his published age to be 73.)
Ed was born in San Francisco on one acre with a view of the Bay Bridge being constructed. His family moved to San Bruno and then to Cupertino in the late 50's. He briefly married, but both his pregnant fiancé and son, Ed. Jr., died in a tragic car accident. At this time, Ed moved east to take up a job in radio due to his wonderful deep voice. He knew the words to every song written in the '30's, 40's, etc. Ed would fall asleep to the radio, singing the words of songs as he knew them all. He loved telling the story of how he was fired from radio for saying "damn" and "hell" live on air.
In his 20's, Ed went to work for Marley & Co. in New York on the 34th floor of the Woolworth Building. He said he used to watched the World Trade Center being built. Ed lived in Upper Montclair, New Jersey buying, refurbishing, and selling houses. He eventually moved back to Menlo Park to be next to his parents. Ed obtained his real estate license and was very successful during his 25-year career. He handled many sales and leasing, including the foreclosures for Imperial Bank all over the Bay Area. Ed also worked with David McKeever in real estate, helping him with his career and to learn the world of investing.
Ed "adopted" Chris Dubois, assisting him in his education and giving him a strong foundation for life. Ed later became stepfather to the McKeever children, Brittney, Kelsey, & Charlie. He cared for all of them and helped raise them. Summers were spent at their summer home at Lake Berryessa, boating and entertaining. "Uncle Eddy" was known for his 4th of July and New Year's Eve parties. Ed loved music and always knew how to throw extravagant events.
Ed is survived by many family and friends including: Chris & Marc Dubois, John Matlock, Marvin Matlock, Brittney (McKeever) Goode, Charlie McKeever, Kelsey McKeever-Unger, David McKeever, and many other cousins. The family thanks the Elms in San Carlos and Ed's home caretaker Lucy Salt.
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday April 4th at Noon, Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Road, Colma, California.
Source: Crippen & Flynn Chapels
Ed was born in San Francisco on one acre with a view of the Bay Bridge being constructed. His family moved to San Bruno and then to Cupertino in the late 50's. He briefly married, but both his pregnant fiancé and son, Ed. Jr., died in a tragic car accident. At this time, Ed moved east to take up a job in radio due to his wonderful deep voice. He knew the words to every song written in the '30's, 40's, etc. Ed would fall asleep to the radio, singing the words of songs as he knew them all. He loved telling the story of how he was fired from radio for saying "damn" and "hell" live on air.
In his 20's, Ed went to work for Marley & Co. in New York on the 34th floor of the Woolworth Building. He said he used to watched the World Trade Center being built. Ed lived in Upper Montclair, New Jersey buying, refurbishing, and selling houses. He eventually moved back to Menlo Park to be next to his parents. Ed obtained his real estate license and was very successful during his 25-year career. He handled many sales and leasing, including the foreclosures for Imperial Bank all over the Bay Area. Ed also worked with David McKeever in real estate, helping him with his career and to learn the world of investing.
Ed "adopted" Chris Dubois, assisting him in his education and giving him a strong foundation for life. Ed later became stepfather to the McKeever children, Brittney, Kelsey, & Charlie. He cared for all of them and helped raise them. Summers were spent at their summer home at Lake Berryessa, boating and entertaining. "Uncle Eddy" was known for his 4th of July and New Year's Eve parties. Ed loved music and always knew how to throw extravagant events.
Ed is survived by many family and friends including: Chris & Marc Dubois, John Matlock, Marvin Matlock, Brittney (McKeever) Goode, Charlie McKeever, Kelsey McKeever-Unger, David McKeever, and many other cousins. The family thanks the Elms in San Carlos and Ed's home caretaker Lucy Salt.
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday April 4th at Noon, Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Road, Colma, California.
Source: Crippen & Flynn Chapels
Edward B. Willis (Ed) came to rest on March 24th, 2017 after suffering from dementia / Alzheimer peacefully in his sleep at home at age 79. (Although, he would want his published age to be 73.)
Ed was born in San Francisco on one acre with a view of the Bay Bridge being constructed. His family moved to San Bruno and then to Cupertino in the late 50's. He briefly married, but both his pregnant fiancé and son, Ed. Jr., died in a tragic car accident. At this time, Ed moved east to take up a job in radio due to his wonderful deep voice. He knew the words to every song written in the '30's, 40's, etc. Ed would fall asleep to the radio, singing the words of songs as he knew them all. He loved telling the story of how he was fired from radio for saying "damn" and "hell" live on air.
In his 20's, Ed went to work for Marley & Co. in New York on the 34th floor of the Woolworth Building. He said he used to watched the World Trade Center being built. Ed lived in Upper Montclair, New Jersey buying, refurbishing, and selling houses. He eventually moved back to Menlo Park to be next to his parents. Ed obtained his real estate license and was very successful during his 25-year career. He handled many sales and leasing, including the foreclosures for Imperial Bank all over the Bay Area. Ed also worked with David McKeever in real estate, helping him with his career and to learn the world of investing.
Ed "adopted" Chris Dubois, assisting him in his education and giving him a strong foundation for life. Ed later became stepfather to the McKeever children, Brittney, Kelsey, & Charlie. He cared for all of them and helped raise them. Summers were spent at their summer home at Lake Berryessa, boating and entertaining. "Uncle Eddy" was known for his 4th of July and New Year's Eve parties. Ed loved music and always knew how to throw extravagant events.
Ed is survived by many family and friends including: Chris & Marc Dubois, John Matlock, Marvin Matlock, Brittney (McKeever) Goode, Charlie McKeever, Kelsey McKeever-Unger, David McKeever, and many other cousins. The family thanks the Elms in San Carlos and Ed's home caretaker Lucy Salt.
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday April 4th at Noon, Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Road, Colma, California.
Source: Crippen & Flynn Chapels
Ed was born in San Francisco on one acre with a view of the Bay Bridge being constructed. His family moved to San Bruno and then to Cupertino in the late 50's. He briefly married, but both his pregnant fiancé and son, Ed. Jr., died in a tragic car accident. At this time, Ed moved east to take up a job in radio due to his wonderful deep voice. He knew the words to every song written in the '30's, 40's, etc. Ed would fall asleep to the radio, singing the words of songs as he knew them all. He loved telling the story of how he was fired from radio for saying "damn" and "hell" live on air.
In his 20's, Ed went to work for Marley & Co. in New York on the 34th floor of the Woolworth Building. He said he used to watched the World Trade Center being built. Ed lived in Upper Montclair, New Jersey buying, refurbishing, and selling houses. He eventually moved back to Menlo Park to be next to his parents. Ed obtained his real estate license and was very successful during his 25-year career. He handled many sales and leasing, including the foreclosures for Imperial Bank all over the Bay Area. Ed also worked with David McKeever in real estate, helping him with his career and to learn the world of investing.
Ed "adopted" Chris Dubois, assisting him in his education and giving him a strong foundation for life. Ed later became stepfather to the McKeever children, Brittney, Kelsey, & Charlie. He cared for all of them and helped raise them. Summers were spent at their summer home at Lake Berryessa, boating and entertaining. "Uncle Eddy" was known for his 4th of July and New Year's Eve parties. Ed loved music and always knew how to throw extravagant events.
Ed is survived by many family and friends including: Chris & Marc Dubois, John Matlock, Marvin Matlock, Brittney (McKeever) Goode, Charlie McKeever, Kelsey McKeever-Unger, David McKeever, and many other cousins. The family thanks the Elms in San Carlos and Ed's home caretaker Lucy Salt.
There will be a graveside service on Tuesday April 4th at Noon, Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Road, Colma, California.
Source: Crippen & Flynn Chapels
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