Edwin H Crist

Edwin Crist made his transition on October 13, 2018. He was born in
Philadelphia, PA. December 26, 1929. He served in the US Air Force
during the Korean War 1951-55, making the rank of Staff Sargent and
several times earning Airman of the Month. Shortly after his discharge,
he married his life partner of 61 years. They moved to Santa Monica, CA
in 1957 where Ed began his 37 year career with Sears. After retiring,
and drawn by the beauty, wildlife and trails in Sedona, Ed and Mary
relocated there in 2004. He is survived by his wife Mary (Sedona, AZ),
son Kelly and wife Lisa (ID), son Michael and wife Helen (CA), daughter
Kathy (Sedona, AZ), son Patrick and wife Tina and grandchildren Ainsley
and Tanner (CO), and sister Mary Kayda (CA). There will be a private
service with family. In lieu of flowers, to honor Ed's life and
dedication to his spiritual practice, the family requests donations be
made to The Academy for Future Science, P.O. Box 3080, Sedona, AZ 86340,
Fed ID# AFFS 94-Z327323.