Edward John Daly

Edward John Daly, Eddy, as we called him, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on April 15, 1948. From the beginning life was full of joyous challenges. Expected in July, Eddy entered the world at 6 1/2 months gestation full of determination, patience, and an overwhelming desire to live. Not long to live was the message the attending doctor shared with his eager parents, John Haskell and Kathryn Cleveland Daly. So sure was the physician he requested they sign his death certificate as well as the birth.
Eddy had other plans! His life was not the usual in any concept of normal. He was a dedicated worrier with a naive sense of the workings of the world, but no other faults persisted. His unconditional love of family and friends was unwavering. And, really who wasn't a friend to Eddy? His spirit was loving, kind, and forever patient. Eddy was released from his earthly life November 16, 2011 at the age of 63.
John and Kathy doted on him, as we all did. Never a chance to walk, always in a wheelchair, unable to care for himself, go to public school, hold a job, create his name with a crayon, yet blessed with high intelligence. He showed patience for all who could do, be, experience what he couldn't. Interested in the lives of others, he was happy to see life through all ready to share.
Unwilling to let their son go without, John and Kathy were instrumental in forming a school for Eddy and others in the community unable to assimilate into a regular education classroom. Nettie Ratcliffe, Head Instructor, and Mary Yost, Physical Therapist, were his beloved friends and guides through the process of working his mind and body. It was here Eddy's family first met the Don Ramseyer family who would become very much a part of his later life. Also initial group members working to provide an appropriate education for their son, Jimmy, were Don and Jo Ramseyer. Lincoln Field House was Eddy's school from 1952 until 1967.
Eddy was not shy, often requesting adventures. He rode in a helicopter, rolled through the mountains in his chair, picnicked along the Selway, had a 4H Project with the assistance of Lillian Shaff McIntyre and her son, Terry Shaff, who showed the steer at the Twin Falls County Fair. He ventured to the Oregon Coast, Moscow, Kooskia and far beyond in the Volkswagen Van made safe for his chair. Living in a two story house was difficult so his parents installed an elevator, handmade trays, ramps and countless devices to improve his access and comfort.
In November, 1968, Eddy's father, John, passed away suddenly. Although Kathy's parents had moved from Kooskia, Idaho to a house across the street from the Daly home, the family soon found they could no longer lift, maintain daily care or meet Eddy's increasing needs. He lived for a very short time in Nampa at the Idaho State School.
Don Ramseyer had lost his beloved Jo as well and when Kathy and Don reconnected a new chapter began in our family's lives! Joy and laughter were back! Don couldn't have been better or loved Eddy and all our family more.
Don and Kathy brought Eddy to Twin Falls Care Center from Green Acres in Gooding where he resided happily for many years. With a short stay in Boise at Capital Care Eddy and his parents eventually found themselves at home in Twin Falls at Bridgeview Estates, which would be the final home for all three.
The compassion and love with which his life was surrounded is amazing. The care our dear Eddy received at Bridgeview, Twin Falls Care and Green Acres was not only commendable, but formed everlasting bonds with many. Throughout his years many have given, shared, loved and unselfishly directed his world. Thank you to his letter writers, readers, performers and especially to those he loved so much he proposed marriage. John and Marjory Coleman, David Coleman and Marcia Penney have dedicated their talents, love and time to enrich and care for Eddy over many years. Dr. Joseph Ippolito, has been dedicated, kind, caring and compassionate in his care. Eddy and his family are so very grateful. No words are large enough to express our appreciation.
Eddy is survived by his sister Judy Peavey-Derr and her husband Allen Derr, Boise, nephew Brian Peavey and wife Elisa, their children Taylor, Bella, and Emi all of Tulsa, Oklahoma, niece Jennifer Joanis, her husband Lance, their children Gabriel and Jacob all of Kenai, Alaska, cousins, Kathy Anne Scofield and her husband TJ, Boise, Tiffany Corbett Boise, Jason Stuart, Eugene Oregon, and Betsy Sanger, Twin Falls.
He now joins his mother, Kathryn, father, John Daly, father, Don Ramseyer, brother Jimmy Ramseyer, aunts and uncles, Jean and Bob Stuart, Fred and Cynthia Sanger, cousins, Bill Stuart, Todd Corbett, maternal grandparents Guy and Ethel Cleveland, paternal grandparents Edward John and Anna Daly.
Eddy's spirit and life provided so much for all who came to know him. He gave courage, grace, love and contentment new meaning.
Services will be held at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park" with Pastor Deb Seles presiding, Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 1:00 PM. The family suggests donations in Eddy's name to CSI Foundation, College of Southern Idaho, P.O. Box 1238, Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238.

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When: Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Location: Funeral Home
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