Edward Francis Mulvihill

March 4, 1919 ~ September 16, 2013

Edward Francis Mulvihill passed away very peacefully after years with Parkinson’s. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

He joined the Army in 1940 and was sent to Fort Casey on Whidbey Island. This is where he met his future wife Arline Sherman. They were married in 1942 and had 71 wonderful years together. They have 4 children, Greg, Kristie, Kevin and Brad, and 9 grandchildren, as well as 4 great grandchildren.

Ed worked for Weyerhaeuser Company for 37 years, retiring as a vice-president in 1982. Ed was a great father and husband who loved his family very much, and all loved him in return. As the end came near his main concern was that his wife be watched over and cared for. As usual he was thinking of others ahead of himself. Ed had a dry wit which once you knew him was very funny. He always showed interest in others and enjoyed a good discussion. He kept learning, even taking classes into his 80’s. Ed/Dad/Grandpa will be missed very much. One of Dad’s favorite sayings after an event took place that was unfamiliar or uncommon was “That was different”.

We know that Dad’s up in heaven telling God about his earthly experience and saying “That was different”.

A private gathering took place on September 28 to “Celebrate” Ed’s life.