Edward Daniel Auger passed away peacefully at his home in Ferris, Texas on Thursday, July 19, 2018. He went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 75. He was born in Oakland, California on March 9, 1943.
Edward wedded the love of his life, Karen, on November 23, 1963 and joyfully celebrated their 50th anniversary shortly before her passing in 2014. He retired from JCPenney after 35 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, dancing, playing bridge, tennis, card games and an occasional visit to the Choctaw Nation. Photography was one of his passions. In addition to doing his hobbies, he loved to share his knowledge and skill by teaching both formally and informally to anyone with an interest in learning. Since the 1990’s, he was an active member with the Plano Photography Club and held various offices including President. Recently, Ed was appointed to the Ferris Chamber of Commerce.
Edward is preceded in death by his loving wife Karen Elisabeth (Richardson) Auger, his parents Alfred Dudley Auger & Evelyn (Branstetter) Auger and son-in-law, Eric David Shade.
Edward is lovingly remembered and survived by his brother Howard of Thousand Oaks, California, three children: Kathryn Ann (Auger) Shade of Springfield, MO, Debora Lee (Auger) Morgan of Palmer, Texas and Matthew Alan Auger of Conroe, Texas and their spouses Claudia Auger, Michael Wayne Morgan and Stephanie Lynn (Seiler) Auger. He also is survived by his grandchildren: Christian, Brandon, Ben, Tyler, Caden, Brayden and Abigail. He recently welcomed his first great-grandchild Jackson.
Special thanks to all of his past caregivers, the staff of Faith Presbyterian Hospice, as well as his numerous extremely amazing friends for making his earthly life abundant and full of joy.
A celebration of life will be on Saturday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home at 7990 President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to The Ed Auger Memorial Scholarship, that will be granted to a motivated Photography student. The website for this fund is https://foundation.otc.edu/ways-to-give/giving-now-online/. Click tribute gift and add name in comment of“Ed Auger Memorial Scholarship”.
