Person:Edward McJunkin (2)

1930 Census McJunkin George A. 65 43-15 220 49 98 McJunkin Lou M. 22 43-15 220 56 8 McJunkin Russell E. 28 43-15 220 56 7 McJunkin Russell E. Jr. 1 43-15 220 56 9 McJunkin Vira Y. 35 43-15 220 49 99

	Virginia Lucille Hollinger

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	Brenda HINDERLITER

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97462 Calaveras Enterprise Friday, July 31, 2009 11:02 AM CDT Angels Camp resident Ed McJunkin died Monday, July 20, 2009, at his home in Angels Camp with loved ones at his side. He was 80. Born May 28, 1929, in San Francisco, Mr. McJunkin was the youngest of three children. He had a long, successful career as a mechanical engineer and fathered four wonderful children – Lin McJunkin, Ed McJay, Kelly McJunkin and Ryan McJunkin. He was many things to many people – a father, a grandfather, a mate and a friend. He was a promoter of peace, a friend to the environment and a lover of all things creative, especially dance. He produced the Greenhorn Creek Follies from 2004 through 2007, held, in part, to showcase the wealth of musical and dance instructors in Calaveras County.

“Ed loved getting people together to dance,” said Carol Hogan of Angels Camp, Mr. McJunkin’s longtime partner. “His greatest pleasures were enjoying the simple things in life – tap dancing, football, ice cream and, above all, visits and phone calls from his kids. His children were his greatest joy.”

Carol entered Mr. McJunkin’s life in June 1993. They met, appropriately enough, on the dance floor – at a ballroom dance in Palo Alto. They hit it off immediately. She introduced him to tap dancing, and he taught her to inline skate. They moved to Calaveras County in 2000 and settled in Greenhorn Creek. They loved the people and the area and immersed themselves in all it had to offer. They rode their bikes, skated, skied, golfed and danced. They found their way to tap teacher Lettie Burns of Murphys, who helped them hone their skills. The three tappers performed in the Calaveras Follies and other local venues.

“It was Ed who put us on the stage,” Burns said. “He always made the arrangements because he loved showing us off. He loved showbiz. He was such a joy to us all.”

He was generous with his time and money, supporting many causes locally, nationally and globally. He did not, however, enjoy spending money on himself, especially his wardrobe. He wore his conservation on his sleeve. “He would describe a 10-year-old shirt as new,” Hogan said with a smile. “And if you’d point out the holes in one of his sweaters, he’d say, �I just bought this.’

He is survived by grandson Garrett Collings; son-in-law Norm Johnson; daughter-in-law Karen McJay; soon-to-be son-in-law Rick McGlothlin; and dear partner to son Ryan, Carly Stair.

His loved ones will host a gathering at the Angels Camp World Mercantile to celebrate his life later this year, probably on Halloween weekend, costumes optional. There will be root beer, ice cream and, of course, music.

“I guess we could call it a dance of life, because that’s what Ed would want,” Hogan said. “For Ed, death isn’t so bad. Not living your life to the fullest – now that’s a tragedy.”

The Ed McJunkin dance of life will be open to the public. Details will follow. Bring your stories, smile and dancing shoes.