Edgar (Ed) N. Ruddle

Edgar N. "Ed" Ruddle was born on Jan 9. 1958 and died unexpectedly on Jan 28, 2008. He was a loving father, husband, brother, son and friend. Ed attended college at Murray State University in Murray KY, He graduated Suma Cum Laude in 1981 with his degree in Engineering and Physics. He married Traci ( Gregg) Ruddle on Sept 3, 1994 in Kansas City, Kansas and they have spent the past 13 years traveling with one another and enjoying life to its fullest. Ed and Traci were delighted when their daughter Taylor was born on December 17, 1996. They moved to Plano in 1997 and and Ed was currently employed at the time of his death with Continuous Computing.

Those of us who called Ed our friend know of his ability to tell a story and make us laugh and his uncany ability to fix anything.

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Nell Ruddle. He leaves behind his wife Traci, daughter Taylor Rene, and two sisters Marie Hamilton and Faye Pittman. Ed also leaves behind his beloved dogs Jake and Janie.

A Vigil Service will be held Thurs Jan 31, 2008 at 7PM at St. Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W Spring Creek Pkwy,Plano TX 75023. Funeral mass will be held on Fri Feb 1, 2008 at 10:30 AM also at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. A reception will follow the service in the Parrish Hall. Interment will be at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas TX.

A Scholarship Fund has been estabished in Taylor's name. If you wish to make a contribution, please contact the funeral home at Allen Family Funeral Options, 2120 West Spring Creeek Pkwy, Plano TX 75023. Phone # 972-596-8200.