Edward Drabik Obituary

Nobody in the world had a bigger heart than Ed. You could not go to his home without him sending something along with you, be it a home baked item, vegetables from his garden or one of his wood shop masterpieces. Ed and Eleanor were a real pair in every sense of the word. Both will be greatly missed by all who knew them.

I have happy memories of being at Ed and Eleanor's home several times, enjoying Ed's homemade pie and getting a tour of his incredible workshop. He sent us home with beautiful pens and I will treasure those forever as cherished reminders of Ed and Eleanor.

We knew Ed for many years and marveled at his energy. The day we made 75 gallons of apple cider together from both our orchards gave me a new perpective on his ability to work hard and then share the fruits of his labor. We delivered lots of juice to happy customers that week. Ed also gave generously from his wonderful prune trees each year. He never let anything go to waste. Our church thoroughly enjoyed the Drabik picnics held on their original property every summer. Their family is very special to all of us and helped us in so many ways. I will remember all the things we did together. I think he found peace and was happy his last days with his many newfound friends. We will all miss you, Ed.

I can't think of Ed without thinking of Eleanor. I was one of many stranger who meet Ed and Eleanor and who benefitted from their loving family expression to the community. Ed helped me when I needed it most. Having been down and out and trying desperately recover my true self, Ed extended a hand and included me into his family. Without this kind, loving expression, I could not have gained the life that I have today. Bless you Ed and Eleanor. You are in my heart and family of love. And to you little Sis, you will always be a member of my family.

Ed and I used to go to Tektronics, estate and garage sales. Ed would always buy some kind of tools. He was very skilled in working both wood and metal. Whenever I needed to make something he would show me or do it for me. He always wanted to help others. I liked to help him by clearing blackberry bushes and picking fruit with him. I used to go out to lunch with him. I will miss him a lot! Goodbye my good friend, Merle Kullberg

The last time we visited Ed in his new home at Kamlu, he was determined to pursue his plan to have a pool table brought there for the enjoyment of his neighbors, as well as his own. It was obvious that his health improved a lot in the past months, and he looked for every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest. A few days later, Ed’s plan came through when he and his friends played pool at Kamlu for the first time. The evening was full of excitement and action, filling Ed’s heart with happiness and a sense of satisfaction that is hard to describe. That night, while dreaming, the same happy heart went into eternal rest.
We will think often about Ed’s personality, his smile, and his wonderful sense of humor. His beautiful hands could create things with great precision, and he understood every detail of his creations. Ed’s talents were unique, and we’ll always treasure the gifts he had made for us over the years.

I, too, have a pen from Ed. And more -- several years of memories of a unique, intelligent, fun guy. I will miss him. He died happy. And he's busying himself right now, in God's wood shop. Peace, Ed.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ED'S FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. MY FRIEND, AND I USE TO HAVE COFFEE AT MC DONALDS EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. WE MET ED, AND HIS MANY FRIENDS THAT HE SAT WITH. YES, ED MADE ME A PEN SET FOR MY BIRTHDAY ONE YEAR. MY HEART IS VERY SADDENED WITH HIS PASSING. ED: REST IN PEACE WITH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
SANDI