Edwin “Ed” Joseph Marks was born on
January 14, 1929 in Denver, Colorado. He
died on March 18, 2016.
Ed came to Ventura with his family
and was educated in Ventura schools,
graduating from Ventura High School in
1946. During his early years he built and
raced hot rods.
He entered the U.S. Army in 1950 and served in Japan and
Korea with the 40th Division, 140th B Battery. On January 27,
1951 he married Jackie, and their oldest daughter, Marcia, was
born while he was overseas. He was honorably discharged in
1952.
Ed and Jackie established a home in Ventura, and daughter
Melinda and son David were added to the family. In 1958, they
built a home in Skyline Estates in Oak View where Jackie still
lives.
Ed spent most of his life in the automotive industry, retiring
in 1989 as the parts manager at McConica Motors. In their free
time the family spent many happy vacations camping, boating,
and water skiing.
In retirement, Ed enjoyed playing golf and traveling. He and
Jackie took several cruises including to Australia, Europe, and
through the Panama Canal.
Ed was a member of the Ojai Presbyterian Church, a past
president and life member of Ojai Valley Retired Businessmen,
and a member of VFW Post 11461.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Joe Marks,
and his brother, Ronald Marks. He is survived by his wife,
Jackie; his children, Marcia Ford, Melinda Matthews (Al), and
David Marks (Sharon); his four grandchildren, Jeffrey Marks
(Samantha), Travis Ford, Shauna Marks, and Eric Matthews; his
great-grandson, Declan Marks; his sister, Betty McPherson; his
sister-in-law, Shirley Marks; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on May 14,
2016 at the Ojai Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Help of Ojai,
the Livingston Memorial Hospice program, or a charity of
your choice. Arrangements are under the care of the Joseph
P. Reardon Funeral Home, 757 East Main Street, Ventura, 64