Erhard Squire
January 25, 1942 - May 03, 2014
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Erhard Squire
January 25, 1942 - May 03, 2014
Obituary
Resident of Blaine, WA.
Erhard “Ed” Squire of Birch Bay went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, after losing his battle with a lung condition at St. Joseph’s Hospice Hospital. He was seventy two years old. He is survived by Helen, his wife of thirty four years; son Gary, daughter Lisa and husband Bob, grand-daughters Ashley and Amanda, great-grandson Gavin, son Jerry, daughter Cindy, daughter Melinda, daughter Ferni, brothers in Germany, Manfred, Harald, and Alwin.
Ed was born in Biebesheim, Germany to Elisabeth Kraft (deceased) and Karl Hugo Rothermel (deceased) on January 25, 1942. Ed came to the USA at age 15 and completed his schooling in the Seattle area. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. The love of Ed’s life was his family and his dedication to helping children. Ed and Helen fostered over 100 children over a span of 10 years. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His longtime hobbies included travel, crab fishing, touring in his motor-home and cooking. Ed will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Farewell Tribute Information
A funeral service will be held on Thursday May 8, 2014 at 3pm at United Church of Ferndale, followed by a graveside service at Enterprise Cemetery for those who wish to attend.
23 responses to Erhard Squire
Penny Baltau says:
May 3, 2014
I will always treasure the moments spent with Ed and Helen while we stayed in Beachside RV park. I think of them often. We can rejoice in knowing Ed is with our Lord, pain free and we will meet again someday. May Our Lord comfort and bring you peace Helen.
Jackie Grandon says:
May 3, 2014
Oh my, what can I say? We met you all those years ago and instantly had a connection – THREE Europeans together in this country – and for once Jim was the odd one out. You made us both so welcome in your beautiful home, with that million dollar view – and it was the start of a long and very close friendship. Ed’s dinner’s were not good for my waistline – and he always cooked for twice as many as came.
His smile, his laugh, his bear-hug – what can I say? He’d joke about “the English” and loved to tease me. He had such a kind heart and a cheery nature; nothing ever seemed to bother him.
So, rest awhile, dear Ed, until we get up there and join you – and we look forward to some special Heavenly meals…
And Helen, we are here for you. Always, always. Love you. Miss you already, Ed. The house is so strange without you. xoxo
Jerry Adams says:
May 3, 2014
The year was 1976. It was my first day on the job. Ed was the warehouse forman for about 30 people at Bellingham Supply. We were assigned the task of unloading a rail car full of Kohler Cast Iron plumbing fixtures. Ed put me on the forklift and as I was moving a pallet load of Bath Tubs, I stepped on the brake a little too hard and one of the very heavy CI tubs fell off the pallet and broke on the concrete floor. I thought well that’s been a short lived job. Ed had other ideas, he came over to me and put his arm around me and said, I think that tub was freight damaged while in the rail car, wasn’t it? He said don’t worry about it and I knew at that instant what kind of man Ed really was. If you worked for Ed he really took care of you, period! He was a man of great character. Jerry Adams
Mikee McKeon says:
May 3, 2014
Ed has touched many peoples lives. He may no longer be with us physically but will live within all of us and our children forever! Love You!
GraceLuxon says:
May 3, 2014
Farewell my dear friend Ed. I’ll meet you on the other side! Dear Helen, I just learned of Ed’s passing today and am so sad for your loss. He was so very special and I feel honored to have known him. May God grant you great comfort and assurance throughout this segment of your journey. You are God’s deeply loved child. Trust Him! With my love, Grace.