Very sad news , I just got this message
Hi Stuart,
Sue George called (a little while ago) to tell us this sad news.
Sue said that Ed got up about 4:30 a.m. this morning to use the restroom and
he collapsed. Sue called 911 and got the first responders to come and they
revived Ed. He may have had another heart attack soon after that. The ambulance
took Ed to the hospital, and they continued to work on Ed another 1/2 hour but
could not revive him this time. Sue sounded so strong on the telephone.
This sad news is just too unbelievable for us!
Sue said that there will be a cremation. And the service will probably be sometime
after Tuesday.
We thought you would want to know.
Very sad news I cant believe it.
Wow !!! He was an inspiration (still is) and icon in the winged world............. I hope Sue's got some suppport in her neck of the woods............... :'(
Will be missed. RIP Ed.
I know the meet in colorado was a complete bust , but am kicking myself for not being able to go now :brickwall: :brickwall:
here is a picture of Ed tuning my carbs a few years ago .
Wow, so sad to hear this. :'(
holy shit!
We'll drop Sue a card. He was a great guy.
Quote from: pettybird on July 06, 2012, 04:15:32 PM
holy shit!
We'll drop Sue a card. He was a great guy.
I had the same reaction
Sue and ed eating at lamberts in ozark Missouri at our Branson wing car meet back in 2110
Ed and sue in branson again
I'm in a real funk over this. I just saw him last week.
He was talking about how difficult it was taking care of their parents, and how much running around they had to do. That's even more stress on Sue now.
I'm in a state of shock. We were just sitting with Sue and Ed last week on the train ride in Colorado. What a great guy. Our prayers go out to Sue and family. RIP
Ed was a good person. I did not see him often, but when we did, we always talked about the good old days. I am shocked to hear the news and will be thinking of him and Sue.
So sorry to heat this news, my prayers are with Sue
:angel: :angel: :angel: I just had a long cry . I talked to sue and He had not felt right out in colorado but had just thought it was the fires, smoke ,and the altitude .
Then yesterday they had done some yard work and he was using a post hole digger and didnt feel welll. They had just chalked it up to the heat . He sat down and after a while was still not
feeling back to normal . They grilled out in the back yard . Ate dinner and he ate fine , then they had some ice cream chatted and he played on his lap top for awhile . He promised to see the doctor this coming week before they headed off for a concert in branson missouri next friday. They went to bed around midnight and he was tossing and turning and not sleeping well. She said he got up to goto the bathroom around 4 am and she heard a giant thud in the living room . She got the ambulance called and they got there almost immediately . She said they worked on him and got him to the hostpital but he never did ever come around . :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
He will be cremated tomorrow and she will have a memorial service next week possible weds. ? nothing firm yet . The local paper doesnt come out untill tuesday to get the word out.
I will keep you updated as i know . She has had a long day trying to get people notified and making hard decisions . She was very strong at first but we both lost it pretty badly by the end
of our conversation . You all might drop her a card and maybe an email she could use the support . Thank you
sue george(hemixx29@q.com)
Winged Warriors/N.B.O.A.
International Headquarters
216 12th St.
Boone, IA 50036
I've never meet or knew the man, but what I've seen written here tells me he was a great guy!
RIP Ed.
BBD
Not at all what anyones wants to hear. Very sad news in winged car world. He will surely be missed. Was looking forward to seeing them again here in Indy this year.
Quote from: BigBlackDodge on July 06, 2012, 08:12:59 PM
I've never meet or knew the man, but what I've seen written here tells me he was a great guy!
RIP Ed.
BBD
same here...prayers for his wife and family.... :engel016:
I'm also very sad to hear this terrible news, as we all know Ed is a great guy and him and Sue we're a big help in getting me in the Aero Car world several years ago. They are both in our prayers.
WINGR/Steve
I just can't believe it. Never could have fathomed that the meet in Branson would be the last time that we would talk. My heart goes out to Sue. There will be special prayers for her tonight.
Very sad news... My sympathy goes out to the entire George family.
Very sad, the two of them have done so much to keep the aero cars and just intermediate bodied Mopars in general organized it defies description. It seems easy now in the internet age but they were true pioneers in the Mopar hobby from the club perspective.
Quote from: richRTSE on July 06, 2012, 08:27:18 PM
Quote from: BigBlackDodge on July 06, 2012, 08:12:59 PM
I've never meet or knew the man, but what I've seen written here tells me he was a great guy!
RIP Ed.
BBD
same here...prayers for his wife and family.... :engel016:
what they said, very sad time :rotz:
thats sad !! RIP
I am shocked and saddened by Ed's passing, he was truly such a gentle and kind person.
May the peace of the Lord comfort Sue, and all of Ed's family and friends in this time of great loss.
just got this note from sue about the services
Thanks to you all for your compassion and support. It's been a great comfort to me to have you all as friends during this time. I didn't really want to send this in a group-email; I would rather talk to you each personally but I am overwhelmed with everything I have left to do and trying to visit my dad every day who is still in the hospital. I was completely unprepared to lose my life partner so unexpectedly and it's been a real struggle to carry on the last two days. Ed's funeral service will take place at the Central Christian Church, 803 Greene Street, Boone, IA on Thursday, July 12. Visitation will be from 11 am until 1:00 pm when the service will begin. Afterwards there will be a luncheon served at the church.
Sue
Another long time Aero car guy gone! It is sad news for sure! RIP!
I just realized that I forgot to mention, please dress casually in club T-shirts and jeans, the way Ed knew you. No suits and ties. That is what he wanted.
And feel free to drive your old Mopar if you want.
Ed's obituary and please go sign the guest book
http://www.schroedermemorialchapel.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1528802&fh_id=10638
Some of the saddest news I've heard in a while, for sure. I wish I could attend the funeral, as Ed was a tremendous asset to our hobby -- and Sue deserves our support during what has to be one of the toughest tasks for a person to endure on this earth.
:'(
I am sorry, I don't think I met him. What were his toys ? Maybe that might ring a bell.
Quote from: ACUDANUT on July 09, 2012, 04:59:29 PM
I am sorry, I don't think I met him. What were his toys ? Maybe that might ring a bell.
Sue and Ed had an V2 Daytona I believe with white interior and wing... Anyone, is that correct?
Sue and Ed had several wing cars over time. I think she has at least one Superbird and the Daytona.
I just re-read Stuart's initial post, and that Ed may have had some re-occuring symptoms recently. As some of you know, I am a cardiac patient, as was my late brother. It runs in my family. In fact, the last time I spoke to Ed in Branson, we talked about health stuff. Anyway, I know it is sometimes easy to rationalize how you feel when you don't feel just right. I have made some judgement calls myself. But, I will tell you what they tell me. If you don't feel right, go to the ER. Do not mess around. It is better to find out it is nothing, than the alternative. If there is something wrong, they will find it pretty quick. I am not suggesting to be gun shy, but if you find that you are short of breath or have chest pain, and it does not go away, please do not ignore it.
Quote from: hemi68charger on July 09, 2012, 06:14:55 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on July 09, 2012, 04:59:29 PM
I am sorry, I don't think I met him. What were his toys ? Maybe that might ring a bell.
Sue and Ed had an V2 Daytona I believe with white interior and wing... Anyone, is that correct?
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correct and her tor red bird she bought from kenny bracket way back around 79 ?? maybe. The bird is a six pac and the daytona is a 440 . both 4 spd cars as she will only drive a 4sp. They are her cars .
she didnt even let Ed drive them :) she also has a restored 70 challenger 4 speed
Quote from: Aero426 on July 09, 2012, 06:33:15 PM
Sue and Ed had several wing cars over time. I think she has at least one Superbird and the Daytona.
I just re-read Stuart's initial post, and that Ed may have had some re-occuring symptoms recently. As some of you know, I am a cardiac patient, as was my late brother. It runs in my family. In fact, the last time I spoke to Ed in Branson, we talked about health stuff. Anyway, I know it is sometimes easy to rationalize how you feel when you don't feel just right. I have made some judgement calls myself. But, I will tell you what they tell me. If you don't feel right, go to the ER. Do not mess around. It is better to find out it is nothing, than the alternative. If there is something wrong, they will find it pretty quick. I am not suggesting to be gun shy, but if you find that you are short of breath or have chest pain, and it does not go away, please do not ignore it.
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: sage advice. Im another cardiac patient . Heart desease is very strong in my family also.
Very long and emotional day today , left home at 6am this morning and headed to iowa for Ed's funeral
Many many many people came out and a few brought there mopar muscle
roger wilsons rare 999 paint 70 gtx
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surviver hemi cuda , cool rear 68 hemi charger
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:drool5: :popcrn: sue and her mom
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:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: check out the 68 hemi charger trailer hitch
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ed in his train , doing the job he loved
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Eds 70 Road runner he had back in the early 70's
:drool5: :drool5 wow 1975 look how young and look at sues long hair
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:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: very full room just about standing room only
we had several wing club long distance travelers too
:popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn: we were served lunch after the services right there at the church
I know Ed was watching down on us and decided to jack with us
that train went slowly by and got with in 100 foot of the end at this crossing . it then stopped and backed all the way up very slowly again :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( this happen only a block away from the church
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The international head quarters of Winged Warriors club and Ed's truck
It was a very touch and long day , bitter sweet because i got to see alot of great friends i only usually see once a years
RIP ED love you buddy :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:
Rest in Peace Ed. Stuart, thank you for the updates.
Quote from: C5X DAYTONA on July 13, 2012, 03:12:42 AM
Rest in Peace Ed. Stuart, thank you for the updates.
Yes Stu, thank you...... Saddens me, but it was nice to see you and others attend to honor him.
Troy
Quote from: hemi68charger on July 13, 2012, 08:08:22 AM
Quote from: C5X DAYTONA on July 13, 2012, 03:12:42 AM
Rest in Peace Ed. Stuart, thank you for the updates.
Yes Stu, thank you...... Saddens me, but it was nice to see you and others attend to honor him.
Troy
Agreed, thanks Stu.
Thanks Stuart, I really wish that we could have been there with you guys to help support Sue. They are both amazing people, Ed will surely be missed by many.
WINGR/Steve
thanks all
Thanks for the pictures Stuart. Our thoughts and prayers were there even though we couldn't be.
R.I.P.