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Edwin Lester “Ed” Shobert Jr.

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Birth	:	2 Nov 1933 Ridgefield, Clark County, Washington, USA
Death	:	14 Apr 2016 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Ridgefield Cemetery, Ridgefield, Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.8125992, -122.7360992
Description	:	EDWIN LESTER SHOBERT, JR. November 2, 1933 ~ April 14, 2016 Edwin Lester Shobert, Jr., 82, passed away on April 14, 2016 in Vancouver, Washington from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on November 2, 1933 in Ridgefield, Washington to parents, Edwin Shobert, Sr. and Mattie Shobert. After graduating from Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Washington, he and his best friend joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Ed served as a Tank Commander in South Korea. After leaving the Marines, he attended Clark Community College in Vancouver, Washington and later graduated from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, where... Read More	EDWIN LESTER SHOBERT, JR. November 2, 1933 ~ April 14, 2016 Edwin Lester Shobert, Jr., 82, passed away on April 14, 2016 in Vancouver, Washington from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on November 2, 1933 in Ridgefield, Washington to parents, Edwin Shobert, Sr. and Mattie Shobert. After graduating from Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Washington, he and his best friend joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Ed served as a Tank Commander in South Korea. After leaving the Marines, he attended Clark Community College in Vancouver, Washington and later graduated from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, where he also joined the ROTC and was commissioned into the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant. While serving as a Pilot in the Air Force in Charleston, South Carolina, he met his future wife, Susan Stennett, who was a Flight Attendant. They were married in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1964. While stationed in Germany, their two children, Lisa and Scott, were born. Ed served in Vietnam with the 37th Aerospace and Recovery Squadron "Jolly Greens" where he flew helicopter rescue and recovery missions. He was much decorated and earned two Distinguished Flying Crosses rescuing downed American Pilots in North Vietnam. His twenty plus years in the Air Force allowed him to travel the world. He flew C-130 and C-5A Galaxy transport aircraft. He was also assigned to transport President John F. Kennedy's vehicles and personal belongings for State travels. Ed retired from the Air Force as a Major and moved home with his family to Ridgefield, Washington. He was a partner at Mulligan and Associates Real Estate Appraisal Company until he retired. He continued his passion for flying with his YAK 52 and had just completed the construction of an RV7, which he never had the opportunity to fly due to a stroke. His need for speed didn't stop with flying airplanes; he took up auto racing and was very successful locally. Ed is survived by his children, Scott (Michelle) Shobert, Lisa (Scott) Hiam and Matthew Shobert; grandchild, Greyson Shobert; and sister, Claudia Shobert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan. A graveside ceremony was held Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Ridgefield Cemetery, 956 Cemetery Rd., Ridgefield, Washington. Donations can be made to the SW Washington Humane Society in Vancouver, Washington. Published in The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington on April 19, 2016

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Edwin Lester “Ed” Shobert Jr.'s memorial is located at: Ridgefield Cemetery, Ridgefield, Clark County, USA.
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Edwin Lester “Ed” Shobert Jr. death on 14 Apr 2016 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 45.8125992
Longitude: -122.7360992

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Edwin Lester Shobert Sr.

(1896 - 1978)

Mattie Eliza Mills Shobert

(1912 - 1993)

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