Ed was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his mother Rosemary and brother Tom as well as two cousins - Christine Watson of Glenview, Illinois and Linda Keiler of Elmhurst, Illinois and their families. Ed moved to Denver in 1959. He worked at Dad's business starting at age 7 and after graduating from high school worked for U-Haul Company of Colorado for five years or so. Ed completed the Electric Lineman Program at Mesa College in Grand Junction in 1979. He worked for TSI Power and then Colorado Springs Utilities for 25 plus years.Ed had many special friends including all at the service today and the Downare Family, the Thielen family (Dr. Louise too), Connie and Larry and family (T & T Trash) and Larry's sisters. Daniel "B" (Boss), Debbie, Eddie Jones, Eldon, Jacquie, Leonard, Marty and Tom, Hilda and Michael Lohmann. Bob and Donna VanPelt and family.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Saturday, January 26, 2013 1:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855