Edward Alan Duncan Obituary (1949

Edward Alan "Ed" Duncan, 58, of Hillsboro, died Tuesday afternoon, January 1, 2008 after his courageous battle with brain cancer. For those of you who wish to view you are welcome to a viewing on Saturday, January 5, 2007 from noon to 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Family graveside services will be held Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church Cemetery (Old Scotch Church Cemetery) in Hillsboro. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Ed's life to be held on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 12:00 PM at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge; 21865 NW Quatama Rd, in Hillsboro. Ed was born on August 26, 1949 in Longview, WA. He was the second of three children born to Norman and Patricia (Clark) Duncan. He attended North Plains grade school and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1967. Where he was on the golf team and played the Saxophone in the Jazz Band. He married Penny Miller in 1973. Following their marriage they made their home in Aloha they later divorced in 1978. He was united in marriage to Carolin Parkin on September 27, 1986 in Hillsboro, OR. Following their marriage they made their home in Hillsboro. On September 27, 2007 they renewed their wedding vows with their family and friends. Ed was a commercial fisherman and had fished for Sockeye Salmon in Bristol Bay Alaska for over 40 years. He fished the Miss Lisa and currently the Prevailer. Ed also worked for Foss and SDS as a tugboat captain, that operated up and down the Columbia River. When Ed did something, he always did it well and that would also pertain to his hobbies. He was a highly respected trap shooter and avid golfer. He loved to travel, especially to Mexico to fish for Marlin and Dorado. He was an excellent cook and always enjoyed cooking for family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman. Survivors include his wife Carolin of Hillsboro, two daughters and their husbands; Lisa and Bryan Carter of Vancouver, WA, Kimberly and James Jackson of Aloha, OR, his mother and step-father; Patricia and Red Minard of Hillsboro, OR, two siblings; Duffy Duncan of Astoria, OR; Jan and David Hinkle of Aloha, OR, three grandchildren, Gillian, Justice and Brendan and two cats; New Cat and Smoochie. The family suggests donations placed in Ed's name to Tuality Cancer Center, Hillsboro Oregon