Edward Campbell Velner |
| Posted 2014-10-19 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - Edward Campbell Velner “Fast Eddie”, passed away Oct. 12, 2014 at the age of 76. Edward was born July 31, 1938 in Minneapolis. He is the son of the late Edward Donald and the late Ada (Campbell) Velner. Edward served the U.S. Navy from August 1956 to August 1960, where he received an honorable discharge as an electricians mate on the “USS Philippine Sea” CVS-47. Edward and wife Carol were wed Jan. 16, 1959, in Long Beach, Calif. In October of 1979 Edward and Carol made their way to Lake Havasu City from Encinitas, Calif. where he worked for Van Rooy Plumbing for 18 years, until his retirement in 2000. Edward was an avid golfer and enjoyed his free time playing horseshoes. He enjoyed many years of waterskiing, fishing and family outings on the Lake. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Roman Church, as well as the Eagles and the Elks. Edward is survived by three daughters, Jeannine (Steve) Henschel of Vista, Calif., Deborah (Larry) Born of Lake Havasu City, Teresa Velner of Lake Havasu City; sisters, Marsha (Jerry) Buerge of Torrance, Calif., Jennifer Martin of Redondo Beach, Calif.; brothers, Jim (Dixie) Velner of Lake Havasu City and Mark (Gayle) Velner of Torrance, Calif. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Edward was preceded in death by Carol, his wife of 47 years; his parents, Edward and Ada Velner and one grandchild. His wonderful smile, big heart, warm hugs and great sense of humor will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Havasu in memory of Edward. (365 S. Lake Havasu Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.) Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Edward’s family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. |
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