March 26, 1940 - May 17, 2021
Our cherished Ed passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2021 at the age of 81. Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son and friend. Ed was born on March 26, 1940 in Berkeley, California, graduating from Hayward High School in 1957. Directly after high school, Ed joined the Navy for 4 years. Following the Navy, Ed started a career as a farmer and went to work for the California Youth Authority which he retired from in 2000, after 38 years . Ed loved traveling with family, friends and his wife Sharon. He traveled to Hawaii over 50 times as it was his favorite vacation destination. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild, having fun, telling his life stories, and sharing his wisdom.
Ed was an active member of several clubs during his life including: horse and buggy society, The V8 Club of America, and the Delta Coin Club. His wonderful quick smile, contagious laugh, great personality, great stories, and huge heart will be greatly missed.
Ed is survived by his wife Sharon, children Edward Carman III, Maria Aldrete, and Christopher Dendy, grandchildren Jeannie Carman, Kelly Carman, Edward Carman IV, Elizabeth Dendy, Kathryn Chapman, Christopher Aldrete and great grandson Jeremiah Slaughter.
Thank you Ed for all the joy you brought into our lives, but most of all thank you for all your love.
VISITATION
The visitation for Edward will be held on June 2, 2021 from 9:00am to 10:00am in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi, California.
SERVICE
A memorial service will follow at 10:00am also held at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery 14165 Beckman Rd Lodi, California.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
The graveside services to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
Followed by graveside military honors.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Carman family.
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