Edmund William Rosendin
May 15, 1924 - March 4, 2012
Obituary
Edmund William Rosendin of Federal Way, WA passed away peacefully during his 88th trip around the sun on March 4th, 2012, finally reunited with his beloved son, Eddie, who passed away at the age of 7 in 1961. Born May 15, 1924, Ed is survived by his devoted wife of almost 66 years, Esther, his daughter Rebecca (Tom) McPharlin, son William (Nadine) Rosendin, and grandsons Joshua McPharlin, Jacob (Zandrea Harlin) McPharlin, and Nicholas Rosendin, all of Washington State. He is also survived by his loving cousins, nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law. Son of the late Crisostomo Leal Rosendin of Nopala, Hidalgo, México and Rebeca Loya Rosendin of Acensión, Chihuahua, México. Ed was the eldest of brothers Alfred, Henry, Hector (d: 2002), and Ralph, and sister, Mary Louise Solano (d: 2009), all of California. Ed was born and raised in San José, California. He attended College Park Grammar School, Herbert Hoover Jr. High, and San José Technical High School before serving in the United States Navy on the USS Giansar and USS Kenneth Whiting from 1942 – 1946. A 1954 graduate of San José State College with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Ed worked for Douglas Aircraft in El Segundo, CA designing electrical systems of Navy aircraft in the late 50’s. While working for Douglas, Ed consulted with Pacific Iron and Steel Corporation of Los Angeles to design the electrical system of the original three section telescoping “Jetway” passenger loading ramp that we all use to this day. Ed was a pioneer in the electric propulsion area and his innovative ideas were used in designing electrical systems for the Titan, Apollo, NERVA and Minuteman programs at Aerojet General Corporation in the 60’s. In 1971, Ed was transferred to Washington State to lead the electrical design team of the Surface Effect Ships division. In 1977, at the age of 53, he retired from Aerojet and started Ed Rosendin Electric, in Federal Way, WA. His company specialized in industrial electrical contracting. Ed retired in 2004 at the age of 80. Ed was loving, generous and confirmed in his convictions; he mentored many during his lifetime, and will be missed very much. Ed had his private pilot’s license, enjoyed golfing and fishing and was an amateur ham radio operator, receiving his “Amateur Extra License” proficiency rating in 2009. One of his greatest passions was bird watching in his backyard with his wife, Esther. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to his caretakers Florin, Lily and Valeria Potra and Mariana Simulescu of Kentridge Elderly Living in Kent, WA for their everlasting compassion. Private burial at Tahoma National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to the “Dr. Julien Soule Guild” funding uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital, c/o P.O. Box 8141, Covington, WA 98042
Sending love to you all!
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss.
May your many wonderful memories give you peace at this sad time. Please accept my sympathy .
ED was a great Boss, My thoughts and Prayers are with you during this time of loss.
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear one. We know he is protecting you and loving you from above. Sending you many prayers and much love.
Joni, Keith, Danica and
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Ed and Esther while I was working at their house, and fully appreciate why he was so loved.
Thinking of you all as you say goodbye to a wonderful man. His was a life well lived as evident by the loved one he leaves behind to carry on his legacy.
Sending prayers, love & light,
Leslie
What a lovely tribute, and what an interesting man. I wish I had known him — but I do know how wonderful his son Bill is.
Take care and God bless, love, Carol & Rob
Dearest Rosendin Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You’re all in our heats, thoughts and prayers.
If it weren’t for Ed and Ester, Dan and I wouldn’t be where we are today. Ed provided Dan with his very first job and took him under his wings. We truly are very greatful and thankful for that.
Rest in peace Ed and God Bless the entire Rosendin family!!
One of the best Men I have ever known. A loving mentor for not only me, but my entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Esther and the rest of the family during this time of loss. Thanks for sharing him with us!
All of our family wanted to take some time to share our condoleances with you.We are sad by your loss.
We are so appreciative that we got to share the last moments of Edmond’s life with him, we feel honored to be able to know him, as well as it has been our pleasure to get to know your family, you are so special to us!
God Bless, love, Florin&Lily
sending you love and light from our family at this hard time . ted thank you for serving in the navy well done we are so proud of you . just remember ps 23 . my favorite verse and i will dwell in the house of the lord for ever.