Ed Huddleston, 92, of Greybull, WY, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father in Helena, MT, on August 22, 2012. Ed was born in McRae, AR, April 20, 1920. The son of Virgil and Ada Mae (Vickers) Huddleston. Orphaned at a young age he was raised in a foster home. He joined the CCCs in 1939 serving one year in Wyoming. He joined the US Navy and served from 1940 to 1946. In November 1946 he was honorably discharged and returned to Wyoming where he married his sweetheart Edith. They raised three daughters, Shirley, Carol, and Bonnie and delighted in the company of their nine grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Ed was an avid baseball fan (go Braves and Cardinals!). He played men’s league for many years and then turned to coaching little league for several more years. He cherished the relationships he gained through coaching little league players, the young adults who worked for him at his Ed’s 66 Service, and the kids he drove during his seventeen years of driving school bus. Ed also loved bird hunting and fishing Shell Canyon with his faithful bird dog by his side.
Ed was an avid member of the VFW, Knights of Columbus, and a lifetime member of the Elks.
Ed was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Edith, his parents, one brother, four sisters, daughter, Carol, and granddaughter, Ange, as well as several beloved nephews and nieces.
Ed is survived by his daughters Shirley Bishop and Bonnie Rutherford (Ray), eight grandchildren; Shauna Ryan (Butch), Kelsey Beasley (Kelly), Kristi Ebarb (Jerome), Penny Mason, Natalie Stundahl, Theresa Anderson (Jon), Abby Erdahl (Lane), and Tricia Swartwood (Chris). Eighteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing hours will were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2012, and a Vigil service was held at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greybull, Wyoming. A Mass of Christian Burial took place at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 27th, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greybull, Wyoming. Interment will follow in Donald Ruhl Cemetery, Greybull, WY. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at Big Horn Federal Savings and Loan; 33 North 6th Street, Greybull, WY 82426. Donations will be sent to The South Big Horn County Senior Center in Greybull. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family condolences or share a memory of Ed.
Service Schedule
Viewing
2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday August 26, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
544 5th Avenue North
Greybull, Wy 82426
Mass of Christian Burial
2:00 p.m.
Monday August 27, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
544 5th Avenue North
Greybull, WY 82426
Interment
Following the Mass of Christian Burial
Monday August 27, 2012
Donald Ruhl Cemetery
,
Service Schedule
Viewing
2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday August 26, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
544 5th Avenue North
Greybull, Wy 82426
Mass of Christian Burial
2:00 p.m.
Monday August 27, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
544 5th Avenue North
Greybull, WY 82426
Interment
Following the Mass of Christian Burial
Monday August 27, 2012
Donald Ruhl Cemetery
,
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Michael L Scott says
Eddie, what a great guy. I grew up with Eddie at the 66 and Edith down the street, along with his girls that kept all us guys in the neighborhood. A great family. Eddie was a patriot, veteran sailor, and a great example for us all. Proud to have known him.
Bobbie Miller Crossguns says
What a wonderful man! My dad, sister and I all worked at the Phillips 66 for Ed. He was also our school bus driver. We loved him! He will be missed by so many!
Raymond Stoddard says
Bonnie Huddleston Rutherford noted a letter on the USS Atlanta website from Ed to my mother telling her of his dear friend Orville Briggs and his loss of life in November, 1942 in a naval battle at Guadalcanal. From this our family twice visited Ed and he brought closure to a sixty year mystery concerning Orville’s death. The kind comments above are a testament to the greatness of Ed. He is, indeed, one of the “Greatest Generation!” What a blessing he was to others!
Quint Noyes says
I knew Ed starting as a small boy with a flat tire on my bicycle. Growing up across the street from Ed’s 66 I found Ed to be a very gracious and friendly man. I did not know of his military service until now. I do know Ed met everyone with a warm smile and a willingness to help. A true gentleman.
Bruce Hanson says
I just found Ed’s obituary and even though I’m nearly a year late, I wanted to say how terriffic a guy Ed was. Ed was my first boss. I worked at Ed’s 66 in Greybull in my early high school days 67-68. Ed was a great boss and in all aspects, always gave more then he took. My dad ran the Hanson Honey Company in Greybull and dad did all his business with Ed. Dad loved to talk with Ed about just anything. See you on the other side boss.