An account in the memory of
Ed has been set up through the Bank of Oklahoma. Contributions
may be made by going to any BOK branch or by mail to Bank of
Oklahoma, 2433 E. 15 St., Tulsa OK 74104. Make checks
payable to: "In Memory of Edwin Hobbs".
Obituary
Hobbs,
Edwin Arthur, 49, passed away Thursday, July 5 2007. He was
born February 28,1958 in Miami, Florida. He is survived by his
wife of 27 years, Gail, his four sons, Jason and his wife
Candin, of Cushing, Justin, of Tulsa, Jordan and Jacob, of the
home; his parents, Art and Rita Hobbs, sisters Linda Olszowka
and Barbara Hazelrig, numerous nephews and nieces. He was
preceded in death by nephew, Timothy Hazelrig. Ed was assistant
Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 26. He was the Lay Director for
Cursillo of the Diocese of Tulsa. Ed was a 4th Degree Knight
and council member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6606. Ed
was an active member of the Church of St. Benedict, Broken
Arrow. He was employed by McLeod USA as Telecommunications
Services Project Manager. Ed was an example of a Christian
husband and father and a friend to many. He enjoyed family and
scout camping trips as well as hunting and fishing.
Tributes
to Ed
Please
send any tributes or memories you would like to share to John
Kennington
The
first thing that comes to mind is willing. The guy was just so
ready to do whatever anyone or any cause needed. I didn’t
matter if it was a Cursillo weekend or a Scout trip. I was
honored to know Ed through the Cursillo movement. The second
thing that came to mind was that we as Cursillistas had taken
him so much for granted. Ed was just always there, always
present. He was a fixture in the movement. I know this will be
a big hurdle for all of us to climb. God bless Ed Hobbs, his
wife Gail and their boys. The Ed Hobbs I know lived his faith
with conviction. His example was apostolic. The transition from
this life is no less miraculous then the day Ed was born. It is
hard to let go and understand when God calls. I pray for God’s
Grace and Peace to embrace his family and friends. May they
feel the warmth of His love and care at this time.
Steve Allen
It
goes without saying that Ed Hobbs was devoted to his family and
the love he had for them was apparent by his involvement with
them. Ed was devoted to even a bigger family too; God's kingdom
on Earth. The joy he felt in serving all of us in the church
whether through the scouts, K of C or Cursillo was reflected in
his warm friendly smile. Ed was so humble that if anyone had to
guess who was the leader and who was the worker bee, it would
not be obvious because Ed was both. He was always ready to roll
up his sleeves no matter how demanding the task. If it needed
to be done Ed was the first to jump in. He led by his Christian
example which was contagious and inspiring to me. Ed lived his
Christianity and it was a bright light for all to see. I will
miss him greatly as a friend and pray that I can be more like
Ed. I think I will remember him as Saint Ed!
De Colores! Vince Greuel
There
are so many qualities that Ed demonstrated to each and everyone
involved in Cursillo. Always there with a smile, handshake and
ready to walk over hot coals to get the job done! His quiet,
loving and hard working demeanor probably was a close to the
kind of person Jesus Christ asked each of us to emulate. Always
ready at a moments notice to give of himself for his Lord,
Jesus Christ. A wonderful father, husband and Christian
example! As I think of Ed, I truly believe that he got the fast
track, straight to Jesus in Heaven, and what a welcome Jesus
had for him……..a big hug, the eye contact and
statement, “Ed, truly a job well done”. No doubt,
he will continue to be there for all of us, asking Jesus to
continue to bless the Cursillo Movement and given the job as
our heavenly representative, helping us keep Cursillo alive and
growing. Thank you Ed for the inspiration and faith you have
led so many to embrace. May God hold you and bless Gail and
your children.
Mark Meador
Two
weeks ago, I was enjoying breakfast at Village Inn with Ed,
like I had done every Monday for the past eight years. I meet
with a group of men to pray, share our faith and offer
encouragement. This particular Monday everyone in the group had
to leave early. Ed and I continued to talk. Before we knew it,
it was 8:30 and I said, “Ed we got to get to work!”
Today, I cherish that extra time with Ed.
When
I think of a Christian ideal, I think of Ed’s life. His
top two priorities were God and family. Every week we met, Ed
would pray that he would be responsive to God’s will for
his life and he prayed that he would be a spiritual leader for
his family. He loved Gail and he desired that his boys would
learn how to live the life as Christian men, from his example.
Ed
was generous in giving back to God, the time and talent God had
given him. His was a life of service to the Boy Scouts, Knights
of Columbus, Cursillo, DTS, St Benedict’s, youth soccer,
as well as family and friends.
There
is a shoe company that tells us to be happy, we need to “Be
like Mike.” How about, “Go ahead, be like Ed.”
De Colores, Glenn Carlson
Ed was truly an authentic
Christian. His life and his family is a testament of his and
Gail’s faith. Faith, Grace and Love were always apparent
in all he did at St. Benedicts and Cursillo. We will miss his
smiling face. We are all richer for knowing him and we will
continue to pray for Ed, Gail and the Boys.
Tom and Char Hille
The
last time I ran into Ed it was at the noon Mass at Holy Family
Cathedral. Seems like every time I ran into Ed, it was at the
noon Mass. I always knew when a Cursillo weekend was coming
up...there was Ed ..at Mass. During Lent I would run into him
and Gail...at Mass. There is a saying that "people make
time for what is important in their lives". Ed made the
time.
Madelyn Juen, #23
Photos
of Ed
Steve
Krause, Victor Lugo and Ed (from
John Kennington)
One
of Ed's favorite places, in the kitchen at a Cursillo
weekend! (from
John Kennington)
Grilling
burgers at a Cursillo weekend. (from
John Kennington)
Ed,
Jordan and Goose (from
Steve Krause)
Ed
cooking after a hunt (from
Steve Krause)
Ed,
Jordan & Chris (from
Steve Krause)
Ed
and the boys (from
Steve Krause)
Ed
at the National Cursillo Encounter in 2004 (from
Julianne O'Brien)
Ed
at the National Cursillo Encounter in 2004 (from
Julianne O'Brien)
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