July 31,1933 - July 29, 2020
Dearly loved and deeply missed, Edward Charles Erb passed away Wednesday July 29, 2020 just 2 days before his 87th birthday. Due to Covid-19 family was not with him and we thank the wonderful staff at Langley Memorial for taking good care of him for us.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Lorraine, Teresa and Doug, his step-children, Brenda, Sandy and Jeff, their spouses and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Doris and Louis Erb, his sister Colleen Erb, his wife Eilene and his daughter Patricia.
Edward was born in Calgary, Alberta and moved to Victoria, BC during his youth where he met and married his high school sweetheart, Marian.His military career with the Airforce began in 1954, and took him and his family to Sea Island, Comox, Rivers, Germany and Edmonton. He retired from the military in Edmonton after 23 years of service and went on to work as a public servant at the Maximum Security Prison for another 12 years. During these years he met his second wife Eilene. They married in 1974 and then retired to Langley, BC in 1999 where they enjoyed many years of love, joy and time spent with their very large family.
Edward was an avid sports enthusiast, playing lacrosse, basketball, baseball, curling, coaching and umpiring. During his career he was always part of the social and planning committees. He also loved to sing and enjoyed many years square dancing and calling the tunes. He was up on politics and all things in the news and enjoyed sports whether on TV, radio or live.
Edward will be forever remembered for his story telling, his excitement and enthusiasm when he spoke of his work experiences and adventures and the love he always gave and showed his family. He will be so missed everyday.
To honour Edward's wishes, there will be a private celebration of life and it will be held at a later date due to Covid-19.
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