Edward Martin Kaelin, Jr.

Obituary EDWARD KAELIN Surrounded by his family and friends, Edward Kaelin passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital on March 29, 2010. Ed (fast Eddie) was born on March 27, 1947, in Tacoma, Washington, to Alberta and Ed Kaelin. He graduated from Fife High School in 1965 and also graduated from the University of Puget Sound receiving a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Business. Ed was in the Air Force during the Vietnam War serving as a Medic. He was employed at Blue Banner Foods in Kent for several years and retired as Plant Supervisor. Ed loved life very much and indeed lived it to the fullest. He loved traveling and recently enjoyed a trip to Hawaii; but the most important thing in Ed's life was his family. Ed is survived by his sister, Linda Musser of Gig Harbor and brother-in-law, Bill Musser, nephew Jim Musser, niece Marie Wenman (Rob), niece Lauri Flynn (Tim) and nieces and nephews Grace Musser, Abby, Matt (Shannon), Alex, and Cameron Wenman, Taylor, Jake and Colby Flynn. Ed is survived by his Aunt Wanda and Uncle Mel Rowe of Milton. He is also survived by a dear friend Barbara McKay. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 7112 S. 12th St. Tacoma. Rosary will be recited on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm Gaffney Funeral Home. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.