Edward Shuquist

Edward born on May 1st, 1939 was called by our lord on February 9th, 2019 to be with his two dogs 8-Ball and Ginger. He was the much-loved son of Edgar and Ebba Shuquist who raised him with the Swedish congregation in the Bethel Lutheran Church in the Ericksdahl community near Avoca, TX. He was devoted to reading the Bible and his Lutheran books every night of his life.

Loved ones who will miss him dearly are Fredda, his wife of 44 years; two sons Duane and David; two daughters Lori and Tammy and all their spouses; six grandsons, two granddaughters, seven great grandchildren; and a special remembrance to his daughter Nan.

He worked for the Stamford American Newspaper and his own County Band in that area. He played the trumpet and with enthusiasm for the Big Band music talent he was born with. In 1958, he joined the Navy and never lost his love for the U.S.S. Galveston, keeping in touch with his shipmates from then on. His phone career began in 1965 AT&T Long Lines in Sweetwater, later transferring to Austin. He was a manager in both Southwestern Bell and AT&T, being especially proud to be and AT&T Softball Coach for 25 years. For sure, Edward was a real Trout fisherman in New Mexico and the trophies on the wall at home attest to that. His love for trout fishing was second to the fact that he bled Blood Orange for the Texas Longhorns.

Family and friends will gather at the Bethel Lutheran Church (Ericksdahl Community) 10625 FM 600 N. Avoca, TX for a Memorial Service in remembrance of Edward at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2019 with Rev. Richard Strait officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home in Stamford, TX.