We are not able to confirm that Ed was a smokejumper. However, he was a Forester which indicates a good connection with smokejumping. With that in mind, we will continue.

Ed, 85, died June 25, 2011, in Elyria, Ohio. He was born December 31, 1925, in Flint, Michigan. His occupation was listed as Forester for the state of Minnesota. He is listed as a discharged Veteran of WWII. Ed jumped at Missoula 1950-51.