Ed and his mother moved into a home in the town of Blaine Lake where Ed received his schooling. He started working in the summer of 1954 as a Rodman with the Department of Highways. In 1959 Ed transferred from Construction to the Soils Branch and was the Operator on the first computer, an LGP30 in the Department of Highways. In August 1960 Ed transferred to the Saskatchewan Government Computer Centre, which became SaskComp, where he remained as an Analyst until his retirement in May 1987.
On December 8, 1987 Ed suffered a massive heart attack while curling. On June 21, 1992 he received a heart transplant at London, Ontario. He enjoyed 10 1/2 years of quality life. He was so appreciative of his "second chance" at life and was so very thankful.
Throughout Ed's life he was involved in many community activities. He was the type who tried everything: judo, swimming lessons, curling, golf, ball, hockey. Ed was never a runner, he had to hit a home run to get to second base. He would set a goal for himself in each sport and when he achieved it he would move on to something else.
Ed received great enjoyment and satisfaction with the Sask. Provincial Rifle Association With the many friends he met through the years at competitions. He was fortunate to be a Sask. Team member at the Western Summer and Canada Games. He also coached the 1977 Junior team that represented Saskatchewan in the Canada Games in Newfoundland.
Ed was very active in supporting and encouraging his children in all their activities. He was many times a coach and chaperone. His home and his five children and their families were the pride of his life. He was often overheard proudly talking of one or other of his family.
Ed was a friend of all who he met. He had time and a lending hand from "Sanfords Garage" for all who needed help. He was very inventive. His children had a homemade spirograph before they came on the market. We had in our garden a weed trimmer made from an old floor polisher and fishing line before others. Sylvia would take him to craft sales to see a Christmas item for family and friends. Ed would come home and make it with his extra touch added.
He was a unique man who was humble and so proud of his family and friends. He will never be replaced but we are so very fortunate and thank God that he gave us all this time to enjoy a man who will always be so precious to his family. His life will be going forward through the children he loved and nurtured so dearly. Revised: June 2, 2003