11/24/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Gene Edmundson
Henry Eugene Edmundson Warwick High School High School Class of 1958 |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter today.
Gene
Edmundson,
Warwick High School
Class of 1958, husband of
Kay Kelly Edmundson ('58)
of VA, passed away
in Poquoson on Saturday, November 19, 2011,
at the age 71.
From
Fred Mays ('60) of VA - 11/24/11, 9:35 PM - "Husband of N.N.H.S. Typhoon Dies":
Hello Carol:
As you know, I work
part-time at Peninsula Funeral Home. We had the family of
The Edmundsons are good
people. Kay told me that she did not have her high school yearbook as
it had been lost. I am happy to report that I was able to provide her
with one and she was so happy. Kay has a son, Dr. H. Scott Coombe
who was most interested in knowing about your outstanding
website. I gave him the site address and
told him I would let you know of his father's death.
Thank you so much, Fred. I'm so delighted to know that you were able to give Kay a copy of her senior yearbook, as you so generously shared the '60 and '66 Anchors with me to help me with my work. You're a kind and generous man, Fred. |
From the Daily Press - 11/23/11:
Henry E. "Gene" Edmundson
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A funeral service will be held at
11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Peninsula Funeral Home followed by burial in
Peninsula Memorial Park. Reception to follow at the family's home.
Published in the Daily Press from November 23 to November 24, 2011.
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November 23,
2011
Kay, Tonya and Scott
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Patsy & I have many memories of our times together with Gene and family when we lived in Newport News. Gene & Kay always make a point to contact us whenever possible even when we lived in different towns. Our love and prayers go out to you and the family. Mike and Patsy Farmer ~ Michael & Patsy Farmer, Richmond, Virginia November 23, 2011
Tonya and family members,
we were sorry to hear of your father's sudden death. Tim told me
Sunday morning at church. We are praying that during this time of
loss that you will find strength and comfort from your faith in God.
Our deepest sympathy is with each one of you. In Christian Love,
Bernice and Sonny Roscopf ~ Bernice and Sonny Roscopf, Newport News, Virginia
To The Family,
It saddened my heart to read about the passing of your loved one. Remember to always cherish your memories and hold them close to your hearts. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please accept my deepest condolences during this time of bereavement. ~ Cynthia Spriggs, Hampton, Virginia
Aunt Kay, Tonya, Scott,
Maria, and girls; I can barely express to you how very sad I was to
get the news regarding Uncle Gene. My most treasured memories are
the times spent with you all. I absolutely adored my Uncle
Gene...and continue to hold each of you close to my heart. Please
know I am praying for you during this time and beyond. I will be
thinking of you and sending my love across the miles. He was a good
good man, and I was extremely blessed to have been loved by him.
Love to you all, and lots of it!! xo And, just remember, "That's
what you get for jumping on the bed!!" (I can still hear the
laughter =) xo
~ Wendi Blatt, Casper, Wyoming
I will always remember
Gene gliding across the kitchen floor as he attempted to teach me
how to dance. He was such a fun and generous man. My heart goes out
to Kay, Scott and Tonya in this time of sadness, and I wish I could
be there to hold you all close.
~ Susan Waldman, Denver, Colorado Mom, Tonya and I would like to thank you all for being here today to celebrate my dad's life. Dad, as you all know, was such a wonderful person. It's hard to know where to start when describing his life and his accomplishments. Dad was born on September 9th, 1940, and lived a full life. He was 71 when he passed away last Saturday. Mom and Dad were happily married 46 years. Dad was born and raised in Newport News, and lived the past 24 years in Poquoson. He loved Poquoson. Dad worked as a shoe salesman when he was young, then worked for the Newport News Shipyard as a pipefitter and draftsman, and later as an engineering technician for the Navy. He retired in 2008. Dad, of course, had two kids (Tonya and me), and two grandkids (Alyssa &and Lauren). He has been a loving husband, father, grandfather, and son. I'm sure each of you has fond memories of dad. I have so many, but would like to share a few that are special to me Our family took a vacation one year that Dad planned. It was a trip to Disney World. That's all Dad said we're going to Disney World. What could be better than that? Dad had a plan. Not only did we go to Disney world - we were all over the state of Florida. Daytona Beach, Cape Canaveral, Silver Springs, Busch Gardens, Sea World, and St. Augustine. It was a long road trip and one of the most memorable vacations ever. As you all know, Dad had personality! He had a way to make everyone laugh. Even in the hospital earlier this month when he was in pain, there were moments when he made us laugh. It was very important to Dad that he never wear socks and shoes unless absolutely necessary, so when he gave the nurse a hard time, we threatened to put socks and shoes on him. As a matter of fact, Dad is not wearing socks or shoes today he is comfortable and happy. Dad and I had fun teasing each other. Dad was always there when I needed him. He put up this great basketball court in our backyard when I was a kid. Not just a basketball court - he actually custom-made a fiberglass backboard, mounted it on a very sturdy 6 pipe, and set it in cement. I think this was his way of keeping me home friends came to our house because I had the best basketball court around. He didn't realize that this would drive Mom crazy though the sound of us bouncing a basketball constantly didn't go over too well. Dad was also the assistant leader of my Cub Scout troop and helped me with Pinewood derby, kite competitions, and we had a great time on Cub Scout camping trips. Dad bought me a car when I first learned to drive. He drove me to someone's house, paid for the car, then threw me the keys and said, "It's yours drive it home." I was pretty excited until I learned the car had a manual transmission and I had only driven an automatic. I'm sure he had a blast watching me in his rear-view mirror all the way home grinding gears, stalling, and revving the engine. I will always be grateful to Dad for his guidance in getting me interested in going to college. I still remember our conversations at the kitchen table in the fall of my high school year. At 17, I was a total goofball and had no idea what I wanted to do after high school. Dad just kept asking me questions, about what I enjoyed in high school, about what things I thought I was good at. I'm not sure he had a plan, but he was persistent and focused. Thanks, Dad. Many of you may know that Dad loved to dance. He had rhythm naturally. I never saw him practice he just had talent. He and Mom enjoyed dancing, and were known to put on a show. Dad knew I had two left feet and didn't bother trying to teach me to dance. Dad wore bright, stylish clothing; he loved to wear gold jewelry. He was a shopper. He loved coming to visit us in Fairfax and to shop in the malls in northern Virginia. Most of all, he enjoyed shopping for others though especially at Christmas-time. Dad bought a boat a while back and put it to good use for many years. He, the family, and friends had a great time fishing in Back Bay and the Chesapeake Bay. This was Dad's hobby boating & fishing. Dad and his best friend, Pete Hall, put many nautical miles on the boat and had many good times. I'll never forget the first time he took Alyssa and Lauren out on the boat. He was so proud to have his granddaughters with him. He wanted to impress the girls and show them how fast the boat would go, and nearly scared them to death. They had never been on a motor boat before, and certainly not at 20 knots speed. For many years, a vacation to Hawaii was on Dad's bucket list. He always wanted to go, but Mom was afraid of flying. Finally, Mom relented and they went to Hawaii and had the time of their lives, with their friends Pete and Betty Hall. They also went a second time and again enjoyed themselves, this time with Tonya. Dad wanted to go a third time. Maybe he is doing the hula right now in heaven who knows? The one thing I admired most about my father was his compassion for people in need. I will be forever grateful for the way he treated both of my grandmothers when they were ill. He was a natural caregiver, and never wavered in his commitment to be there for both of them. He was there for me when I was hospitalized as a kid, he has done so much for Mom when she was sick, and the same for Tonya. Dad was a family man and a people-person. He loved spending time with me, Tonya, Mom, his grandkids, my wife Maria, and the extended family. He valued friendships and neighbors greatly. Dad will be remembered for many things, his love for family and friends, his fun-loving spirit, his humor, his strength, his compassion. He lived a full life and accomplished much. We will all truly miss him
To
Kay,
Tonya,
Scott
and
family:
I am
so
sorry
for
your
loss.
The
funeral
was
beautiful
and
a
real
tribute
to a
good
man.
Working
at
the
Peninsula
Funeral
Home
gave
me
the
opportunity
to
hear
so
many
comments
made
to
each
other
by
family
and
friends.
He
truly
must
have
been
a
great
person.
I am
glad
I
had
to
opportunity
to
meet
you,
Kay
and
Gene,
at
Warwick
Restaurant
last
Summer.
Our
prayers
are
with
the
entire
Edmundson
family.
Fred Mays of Newport News, VA November 27, 2011 I am not sure where to start. I know my Sundays at the restaurant will not be the same. I will miss waiting on Gene at Sam and Steve's and the joking we did just between us.. His laugh lit up the place and his smile was just as big. To the Edmundson family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Christina Scialabba, Norfolk, Virginia J ![]()
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Kay and the Edmundson family and their friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Morning Has Broken
Words: Eleanor Farjeon
Music: Traditional Gaelic
1. Morning has broken like the
first morning;
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.
Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!
Praise for them springing fresh from the Word!
2. Sweet the rain's new fall sunlit from heaven,
Like the first dewfall on the first grass.
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden,
Sprung in completeness where His feet pass.
3. Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning,
Born of the one light Eden saw play!
Praise with elation; praise ev'ry morning,
God's recreation of the new day!
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Broken" midi (Sequenced by
Ron Getman)
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- 03/31/06
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