Yolo-Solano-San Diego County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....SAFREED, Edward Duane "Eddy" November 29, 2004 ********************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/ca/obitsca.htm ********************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Peggy B. Perazzo pbperazzo@comcast.net February 12, 2005, 11:10 pm "Winters Express," Thursday, December 2, 2004 Edward Duane "Eddy" Safreed Edward Duane "Eddy" Safreed passed away on Nov. 29, 2004, at his home in Winters, following a short, courageous fight with ALS. He was born on Aug. 10, 1953, on Mare Island, Vallejo, to Willis and Margrith (Hillman) Slayton. He married Bette Kingsbury on his 35th birthday in 1988. He graduated from Mission Bay High School in San Diego in 1973. He first came to Winters when he was 15 years old to work in the apricot orchards. While here, he made many friends, so it became home to him again after high school and he resided in Winters for over 30 years. Eddy was employed by Vacaville Sanitation and Flood Control District as a CWEA Certified Collection Systems Tech, II. Eddy was a member of the Descendents of the Mayflower Society, Rainier Valley Washington Historical Society, Yolo Sportsway, National Wild Turkey Federation, Wilderness Unlimited and Vallejo Elks Lodge. Eddy enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing and both snow and water skiing. He loved get-togethers with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Bette, of Winters; adopted daughter Melinda Hernandez, of Vacaville; stepsons Travis Swol, of Roseville, and Aaron Swol, of Minnesota; also by his grandchildren, Dustin, Trevor and Esmeralda. He is also survived by many relatives and friends who will miss his company. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margie; his father, Willis; his stepfather, George Safreed; brother Charles Safreed; grandparents Amy and Charles Safreed and Helen and Clarence Hillman, Jr.; also by a nephew, Logan Safreed. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Winters Cemetery, at noon. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date. Contributions may be made in his name to the ALS Society, Sacramento Chapter, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Visit the website at www.Davisfuneral.com. Additional Comments: Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," Winters, CA 95694 . File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/yolo/obits/gob5517safreed.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/caobfiles/ File size: 2.7 Kb