Notes:
Data source is Gail Edwin Mumma, 3832 Via Palo Verde Lago, Alpine, CA 91901. E-mail gmumma@pacbell.net
Edward Livingston Gale
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Feb. 5, 1920-Oct. 23, 2005
Edward Livingston Gale, 85, of Chula Vista died Sunday. He was born in Velarde, N.M., and was a real estate agent.
He served in the Army during World War II.
Survivors include his daughters, Donna Gale and Teri Wey of Bella Vista, Ark.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services: have been held.
Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park, Interstate 805 and Imperial Avenue, San Diego.
Donations: Lightbridge Hospice, Suite 310, 5280 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92121.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 10/26/2005.
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Memorial Service: Ed traces his family line to Richard Gale who came to America in 1648 and settled in Massachusetts. Ed was born the fourth child of Ned and Naomi Gale on Feb, 5, 1920 in Velarde, New Mexico. He remembered his childhood as difficult. His younger brother John and older brother James both died of pneumonia, and his mother passed when Ed was 17, after having just paid for their home. After graduating from high school, he had several instances where he lived with just a few dollars in his pocket. He was well respected as a reliable worker. At age 20, he got a loan and got trained in Aircraft maintenance. He left his mother's house to his sister and moved to California, where he began working for Consolidated Aircraft. Mr. Gale maintained contact with his only sister Caroline until she passed away in 1994. He had also maintained regular contact with his brother, Ned Brooks Gale, until Ned passed away a year and a half ago.
After saving enough money to pay their monthly rent, Ed brought his wife, formerly Wanda Jean Mumma to California. He told a tale of borrowing money from his best friend to go to Yuma AZ to be married in 1941. The couple was happily married for 43 years before her death on January 2, 1986. The couple had four children: Teri Diane, Donna Joyce, Jane, and Kenneth. Jane passed away in the 1978 PSA plane crash in San Diego, while Kenneth died in San Francisco in 1996. Wanda and Ed both worked and enjoyed their life together.
When the B-24 was built in 1944, Ed was drafted into the Army. He was trained as an advanced fire control technician and was quickly promoted to Staff Sergeant. He arrived in the Philippines shortly after its recapture and was preparing to engage the Japanese when the US dropped the Atomic bomb. He was part of the occupational forces in Japan and was discharged in 1946.
Mr. Gale had worked as a bread deliveryman in Colorado and San Diego, then in B-24 production in San Diego before being drafted. After the war, he returned to Consolidated Aircraft Co. When wartime production layoffs swept the industry, he moved into State Farm Insurance. He later branched out into independent insurance brokerage, then real estate, and finally his own home mortgage company.
Ed Gale came to the Home and into Dom B four years ago with a big white truck. Ed took many trips over the years in his trusty white truck, over the western United States and the rocky mountains. He also made several trips with brother in law Gail Mumma, and Gail's son David, the first being to a Canadian island in 1971. Ed eventually moved into a nice racey red power scooter. He was all around the campus and always ready to share his smile and ask how you were. He made many friends. The very first Doctor in the clinic, Dr. Armstong, remarked over three years ago how spirited and lively Ed was. Ed never lost his spirit, his cheerfulness, his concern for others, or his independence until his final days. The end came quickly for Ed and he leaves us today with a longing to see his smiling face and hear his words of encouragement. Ed will be dearly missed by family, staff, and residents alike. He is survived by children Teri and Donna and brother in law Gail Mumma. His only other brother in law, Joe Mumma, passed nine days before Ed. A nice graveside service was held October 25th at Greenwood Mortuary, attended by family members and about 30 old friends.