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1947
2010
Clyde Edward Albert Jr., 62, died early Sunday morning at home. Ed dedicated his life to service, both to country and community, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Ed was born in Butler, PA in 1947, and lived there until joining the Air Force at age 17. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam, where he met his wife Ann, and learned to program computers. Later, Ed was stationed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, and then, upon returning to the States, worked as an Air Force recruiter in the Humboldt area. He retired from the Air Force with the rank of Sergeant Major after 20 years of service.
While in the Air Force, Ed completed his B.S. degree from the University of Maryland in Computer Sciences. After military retirement, he utilized the skills he learned in school and in the military to obtain employment as a computer programmer for the counties of Lake and Humboldt, and later Humboldt State University. Ed was an active member of Council 57 ASFCME. Ed was also an active member in the Veteran's Foreign War Post Local 1872.
When he retired from the state university system in 2007, Ed pursued his long-time interests in genealogy, photography, bird watching, and geo-caching. He also continued to be of service as a member of the county Grand Jury, and helped North Coast Stand Down support local veterans.
Ed is survived by Ann, his wife of 40 years; his son Robert; daughter Joyce; sisters Kay Neely, Joyce Smith, Peggy Morrison; and brother Doug.
There will be a viewing at Pierce Mortuary on Thursday, May 6th from 3 to 7 PM. The funeral service is 11 AM Friday, May 7th in the Veteran's section of Ocean View Cemetery.
Care is under the direction of Pierce Mortuary, 707 H Street, Eureka, California 707-442-3751, www.piercemortuarychapels.com.
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September 13, 2010
I met Ed on line, researching our Albert family from Butler Co., PA. He was always very kind and sharing. I will miss our communications and am sorry that I never got to meet him.
Cousin from Butler, PA
Kurt Albert
June 1, 2010
Joyce Radelich
Ann, Joyce and Rob. I am terrible sorry about Ed's passing. We have been out of town and just logged into the paper. I have many memories of Ed. We had a fun time together doing his "do". We colored, cut, styled and laughed lots. He was truly a man of many talents, generous, and a wealth of information. My husband Ed and he had several chats on the Civil War. He will be missed. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Ann, you were his delight! And Joyce & Rob.... he talked endlessly of you and he was so proud of your accomplishments.
Hugs and prayers...Joyce & Ed
May 27, 2010
Melody Rinker
Ed gave of himself in so many ways and as Ralph Waldo Emerson said: "the greatest gift is a portion of yourself." I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, friend. Trusting that the memories of love and life shared will help comfort you.
May 24, 2010
David Skiba
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I served with Ed in Vietnam. May God grant you peace. I know you have climbed the stairway to heaven. Your Vietnam brother.
May 24, 2010
Jack Brankamp
I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We were together in Vietnam at Bien Hoa. Rest in peace Vietnam buddy!
May 13, 2010
Ed was a source of inspiration for me when I first ran for Eureka City Council. I remember with fondness many campaign meetings, his favorite meeting place the restaurant at Murray Field. As Debbie Israel said, his fingerprints were on many political fliers and mail pieces, mine included. His mastery of the computer created walking lists that were a dream for any candidate. I am saddened that he has left us and will cherish memories of the time we spent together.
Peter LaVallee
May 10, 2010
Terri (Musser) Chandler
Ann,
I think I only met you once but I wanted to say, I am sorry I missed the services. Also, I miss all the times playing Scrabble in the kitchen at SSB, he was a great competitor. Take care
May 10, 2010
Elliott Smart
Ed was one of the good guys. I had worked with him at the Social Services Dept. in Eureka and truly enjoyed his sense of humor and his kindness. I am sorry to learn of his passing. My sincerest condolences to his family.
May 10, 2010
Doug Albert
Ann,Joyce,Rob,, take care of yourselves, Ed, i`ll see you sometime later, lots of love
May 7, 2010
Suzanne Gurin
Dear Ann--What a great Democrat he was, a clear thinker. I loved sitting around with him deciding who should run for what in the next local elections. Wow, I miss him! I'm so sorry he's gone.
Suzanne Gurin
May 7, 2010
Dear co Anh, Robert, and Joyce:
We are so saddened by chu Ed's sudden passing. Our two families have shared many fond holidays memories together. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We will miss chu Ed dearly.
Cuong and family.
May 7, 2010
Bill Daley
To Ann, Rob and Joyce,
We have been blessed to have met and to know the Albert Family for over 30 years. You have been like Family to us in many ways through good times and bad times.
Ed and I became friends fast although we did also have a common bond that being our wonderful Vietnamese Wives.
A few time capsuls of my fun with Ed:
We enjoyed backpacking and fishing in the Trinity Alps. Once (at Boulder Lake he was suspected of throwing rocks in the middle of the night then yelling out "There's a bear out there". Another time at Fox Creek Lake he made a huge fire and I (we?) became worried that CDF helicopters would be there soon. One other trip as we were hiking up a very steep mountain going to Bingham Lake we were exhausted and stoped for a rest and Ed pulls a 6-pack of Beer out of his backpack and offers me one. What a teaser ~ I love you Ed!
Ed did like to tease but Ed was always loving, generous, helpful, strong and supportive. He was a person we can all learn from and cherish having known. His Family should be so proud of him. I am certain he is in Heaven now. We can continue to love Him and learn from Him.
Good Bye for now to our Friend
Love, the Bill Daley Family
May 6, 2010
Dear Ann and Family , We are so sad to have lost our good friend, Ed. We will miss him greatly; his gentleness and compassion for all.
Ron and Shell Daley
May 6, 2010
Joyce, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family.
Chad Haftel (Philadelphia, PA)
May 5, 2010
Truong Diem Thy
Con va gia dinh vo cung thuong tiec vi su ra di mai mai cua Ba. Con biet rang tat ca moi su mat mat deu la mot noi dau kho quen. Su ra di cua Ba la mot noi dau qua lon trong cuoc doi cua Ma.Uoc gi gio nay con co the o ben Ma de con co the chia se bot phan nao noi dau Ma dang phai chiu dung.Ma oi tuy rang Ba da di xa mai nhung Ba van mai mai van o trong long chung ta. Con cau chuc cho Ma suc khoe tran day va song den tram tuoi voi chung con, Robert va Joyce...Mai thuong nho ve Ba.. Con dau cua Ba Ma ( Kathy)
May 5, 2010
Truong Diem Thy
Con va gia dinh vo cung thuong tiec ve viec Ba mai mai ra di. Con biet rang tat ca su mat mat nao cung la mot noi dau kho quen va day la mot noi dau qua lon trong cuoc doi cua Ma. Con uoc gi co the o ben Ma gio nay de co the chia se voi Ma. Tuy rang Ba da ra di nhung Ba van se o mai mai trong long chung ta. Con cau chuc cho Ma luon tran day suc khoe de song lau tram tuoi cung chung con...Thuong nho ve Ba. ( Con dau cua Ba Ma...Kathy)
May 5, 2010
Chad Beason
Joyce, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that my families prayers and well wishes are with you all in the time of sadness.
May 5, 2010
Vonda Minner
Dear Ann, Robert & Joyce - I don't know any of you personally, but I sure know a lot about all of you thru Ed. He was a good friend and "Cuz" as you see I am the one who worked on genealogy with him. I was so looking forward to our visit this summer and had a lot of family lined up to meet him. Some of them know him from being on line and will be ever greatful for his help on the family tree. He was a gem and I will really miss him. We had many laughs and fun searching the family tree - just think of how many people he will meet personally in heaven. He was so very proud of all of you and loved you very much. I am so sorry and may God bless and comfort each of you. Love your Cuz in Pennsylvania - Vonda Patterson Minner.
May 5, 2010
Katherine Granfield
Ed was a loyal colleague for our nearly 10 years together at Humboldt State University. He did indeed have a heart of gold, and I'm sorry to hear that he had such a short time to enjoy his retirement. My sympathy and best wishes to the family.
May 5, 2010
Joe Ormond
One of the geocaching team of Joe and Ed is missing in action. Saturday morning breakfasts, catching up on with each other weekly activities and what been doing with our kids, jobs, projects; hiding or hunting down a new geocache or 2. Setting a record 10 caches finds in one day record between here Blue Lake and Junction City. Life doesn't get much better than this except maybe with a Peeps covered office.
May 5, 2010
Joyce,
Sorry to hear the sad news of your father's passing. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.... .Julie Michels (Shoreham,NY)
May 5, 2010
Chad Blackwell
Joyce,
My condolences to you and your family, I am sorry for your loss. My families prayers and well wishes are with you.
Chad Blackwell
May 5, 2010
Aleica Ayers
Joyce - So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. All my prayers and support are with you and your family.
May 5, 2010
Bev Borges
Ed was a generous and kind co-worker and friend. I served on the Executive Board of AFSCME with Ed and worked with him at Social Services and also at HSU. I will miss his sense of humor and his kind spirit. My thoughts are with his family and close friends who I know will miss him alot.
May 5, 2010
Laura Smith Burletic
To Aunt Ann, Joyce Ann, Robert
Sorry hear about Uncle Ed he was a very nice guy little time I had a chance to get to know my uncle. He was someone that could make you laugh and still be seious. I have learned few things from chatting on facebook as well. Not much to some but to me it is because we had so little time get to know one another. I want you all to know you're in my prayers love you... Its Joyce Smith daughter
May 5, 2010
Victor Gallego
Joyce:
I am so sorry to learn of father's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Sincerely, Victor
May 5, 2010
Joyce A. Smith
My love will be with all of you at this time you are facing,Ed you were the best friend a sister could ask for and I am going to miss our phone talks! love you, Joyce and family
May 5, 2010
Debbie Israel
Ed was very good friend to me and my son David. We loved his gentle manner, his belly busting laugh when he got going, and his intense dislike of politicos and elected oficials who were not genuine. He loved being part of politics and many a brochure, flyer, mail, or GOTV piece had his fingerprints on it - often done in the wee hours of the morning. Many, many, candidates in Humboldt County had his help in running, and winning, seats. He was a Democrat's democrat and a union guy to the core. Many a time he was there to help us- whether trying to decide on a computer, take a walk, or just be a friend. He has been taken much too soon for us and we will miss him dearly. Debbie Israel and David Parker
May 5, 2010
Carole Patton
Dear Ann & Family - I am so sorry to learn of Ed's passing. In the years I worked with him I learned from him, depended on him and loved his spirited heart of gold. He was a very tender man. I hope you all find peace in your fond memories of him.
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