Edward E. Harwood, Sr Silent Key KA7LGV "Just another chapter in the book of life". Ed passed away peacefully into the loving arms of God with his family by his side on January 5, 2008. Ed was born on August 9, 1929 in Bisbee, AZ. He came to Tacoma in 1947 where he married the love of his life, Jean Shepherd, in 1950 and began their 57 year journey through a rich and joyous life together. Ed's life with Jean was full of adventure working for years as a salesman in the grocery industry, owning a restaurant in Sequim, WA, and for the last 12 years of his working life for Boeing. In retirement Ed enjoyed garage sales and restoring discarded furniture in his shop while nurturing the beautiful flowers in his yard. Ed was an avid Ham Radio operator making hundreds of contacts all over the world. He was a member of the Tacoma Radio Club and the Boeing Radio Club. He was a life member of the Port Angeles Elks Club and the Amvets Post #1. Ed is survived by his wife Helen Jean, daughter Sandy, son Ed, Jr. and his wife Robin. He also leaves behind his beloved sister Barbara Nicks, niece and nephew Stevie and Chris of Scottsdale, AZ and his granddogs Hemi, Emma, and Trooper who brought him great joy and unconditional love. Ed is preceded in death by his wonderful mother Alice. On behalf of Ed and his family we would like to thank the people at University Place Care Center for the wonderful loving care that all of his "Angels" gave to him each day. His life was truly blessed and he loved each one of you for helping him through the last years of his life. A Memorial service will be held in the Aspen Chapel at Mountain View Celebration of Life Center at 2 pm, Saturday, January 12th, 2008. In lieu of flowers Ed would appreciate donations be sent to UP Care center to assist with the ministry and activities he enjoyed so much in the final days of his life or to his church: Life Center Assembly of God in Tacoma, WA. Pub Date: 1/10/2008 Tacoma News Tribune