King Estate Winery

Condolences and much joy for a life that was truly a wonderful life

Condolences and much joy for a life that was truly a wonderful life

Ed King Jr. was an amazing man and brought a smile to my face every time he walked in the door to the restaurant. He always had a new story for me and was always telling me how wonderful his wife Carolyn is! That with out her he would be lost and she was an amazing women to stand by his side. I loved all his nick names for her and loved that he always asked to have a seat where his pretty lady wanted to sit. Ed was always asking about my family and making sure my dad was taking care of him self. Hearing of Ed’s passing broke my heart because I know how many people adored him. He was truly a blessing to this earth and he will always have a special place in my heart and I have always thought of him and Carolyn as family. He will be truly missed!!!! My heart goes to the King family, I will keep you all in my prayers during this hard time.  Love Erica Wilson

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ed Jr.  As a former employee at the Estate, I remember the excitement everyone felt as we anticipated the seasonal return of Ed and Carolyn.  It felt good  to work for a family that was so pleasant and kind.  Ed and Carolyn took the time to learn all of the new summer crew’s names and faces.  I really enjoyed working at such a beautiful place and working for a beautiful family.  My thoughts and prayers are with Ed and your family.  Love, Shavaun O’Reilly

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ed Jr.  As a former employee at the Estate, I remember the excitement everyone felt as we anticipated the seasonal return of Ed and Carolyn.  It felt good  to work for a family that was so pleasant and kind.  Ed and Carolyn took the time to learn all of the new summer crew’s names and faces.  I really enjoyed working at such a beautiful place and working for a beautiful family.  My thoughts and prayers are with Ed and your family.  Love, Shavaun O’Reilly

Ed King, Jr. was a brilliant man and always had a good story to tell.  I am so sorry to have learned of his passing.  My condolences go out to the family.
Enjoyed seeing all of the pictures the family shared as I am sure so many will.

He had a wonderful life with such great accomplishments with wonderful people that surrounded him. He has set an incredible legacy to continue and one to be proud of.

Carolyn, to a lovely lady, my greatest sympathy to you.

Ed King Jr. was an amazing man who has inspired so many people over the course of his life.  I feel privileged to have known him and worked for him at King Estate, and know his legacy will live on through the winery and its traditions. 

My condolences go out to Carolyn and the entire King family.  He will be greatly missed!

Ed King Jr. was an amazing man who has inspired so many people over the course of his life.  I feel privileged to have known him and worked for him at King Estate, and know his legacy will live on through the winery and its traditions. 

My condolences go out to Carolyn and the entire King family.  He will be greatly missed!

I’m sorry to hear of Ed King Jr’s. passing. I know your loss will be felt deeply. My thoughts and best wishes are with you now and forward.

Shelley, Ed and Carolyn, so many wonderful memories of visiting King Estate and being treated like royality at the Visitors Center.  What special memories I have of going to Carolyn and Ed’s beautiful home for a visit.  He was so proud of his children, his wife and his life. What an inspiration his life was! The Barstow girls all have so much love for all of you and everyone at King Estate.   

Shelley, Ed and Carolyn, so many wonderful memories of visiting King Estate and being treated like royality at the Visitors Center.  What special memories I have of going to Carolyn and Ed’s beautiful home for a visit.  He was so proud of his children, his wife and his life. What an inspiration his life was! The Barstow girls all have so much love for all of you and everyone at King Estate.   

I met Ed King, Jr. once on a wonderful tour of the winery with my daughter, what a gracious man.  My condolences to his friends and the King family.

King Estate has been a part of our community for over 20 years. The family, product, and culture are reflective of our heritage and principles and will be for many years to come. God Speed Ed King. 

King Estate has been a part of our community for over 20 years. The family, product, and culture are reflective of our heritage and principles and will be for many years to come. God Speed Ed King. 

What a sad day. A couple of memories pop into my mind. Late one evening I was working, building Ed and Carolyn’s house. The crew was long gone and I stayed late to figure out the layout for the big trusses. As I was down on my hands and knees in the living room fiddling with my framing square, someone yelled “What are ya’ doing down there prayin? I didn’t know you were so religious!” I almost jumped out of my pants, turned around to see Ed and Carolyn. Ed was laughing! He thought that was so funny, basically scared the hell out of me. I heard him tell this many times, as he obviously got a charge out of it. The other one was  Ed, Carolyn, Carol and I were having dinner in the newly opened VC.  Ed was telling some stories about way back in the day when the Apollo program was going on. Apparently Ed and Carolyn were at a gathering which was attended by NASA people and some astronauts. Then Carolyn added “That Neil Armstrong is such a nice man, we had such an interesting conversation”.  Carol and I just looked at each other dumfounded. I was amazed at Ed’s accomplishments and at the same time profoundly privileged to be a part of the King family vision. Ed will be sorely missed. My thoughts are with all of you.

My thoughts and prayers are with the King family.  As a pilot, I feel especially privileged to have met Ed.  Aviation has indeed lost an icon.

Thank you, Ed.  May you rest in peace.  Godspeed.

My thoughts and prayers are with the King family.  As a pilot, I feel especially privileged to have met Ed.  Aviation has indeed lost an icon.

Thank you, Ed.  May you rest in peace.  Godspeed.

What a remarkable life and legacy!  Carefree will miss his smile.  My parents have many good memories of times spent with Ed and Carolyn.
With deepest sympathy to Carolyn and the King family.

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Ed King Jr. What a wonderful and pleasant man he was. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May he rest in peace!

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Ed King Jr. What a wonderful and pleasant man he was. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May he rest in peace!

I like to think that what makes a life truly lived is your purpose and the mark you leave behind, and Ed you left your mark! So many people are better for knowing you and working for/with you. I loved to see you and Carolyn come into the restaurant. You always brought such a positive attitude (and smile) into the winery, as well as your wonderful stories.

Carolyn, You are such a wonderful, kind, and elegant woman. My heart goes out to you and your family.  

Mr. King will undoubtedly be greatly missed by many.  My sentimental connection to Mr King and King Radio is actually through my father who was also a pilot and radio man in Kansas (Ray Rodenbaugh WOMJU).  During my growing up years, my father often made trips to the King Radio facility in Kansas City and sometimes we were lucky enough to ride along.  He spoke highly of Mr. King and now I imagine there are some fun, spirited aviation and radio discussions taking place between the two of them, both having made the same flight, slipping the surly bonds of earth… a special poem in remembrance…
 
High FlightOh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earthAnd danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirthOf sun-split clouds – and done a hundred thingsYou have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swungHigh in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring thereI’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flungMy eager craft through footless halls of air.Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy graceWhere never lark, or even eagle flew -And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trodThe high untresspassed sanctity of space,Put out my hand and touched the face of God. Pilot Officer Gillespie MageeNo 412 squadron, RCAFKilled 11 December 1941

Mr. King will undoubtedly be greatly missed by many.  My sentimental connection to Mr King and King Radio is actually through my father who was also a pilot and radio man in Kansas (Ray Rodenbaugh WOMJU).  During my growing up years, my father often made trips to the King Radio facility in Kansas City and sometimes we were lucky enough to ride along.  He spoke highly of Mr. King and now I imagine there are some fun, spirited aviation and radio discussions taking place between the two of them, both having made the same flight, slipping the surly bonds of earth… a special poem in remembrance…
 
High FlightOh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earthAnd danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirthOf sun-split clouds – and done a hundred thingsYou have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swungHigh in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring thereI’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flungMy eager craft through footless halls of air.Up, up the long delirious, burning blue,I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy graceWhere never lark, or even eagle flew -And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trodThe high untresspassed sanctity of space,Put out my hand and touched the face of God. Pilot Officer Gillespie MageeNo 412 squadron, RCAFKilled 11 December 1941

Ed King jr. was  great man . i will truely miss him. he always had a smile on his face , the kind of smile that even if you were haveing a bad day you couldnt help but smile too. i so enjoyed bringing mr. King his paper in the mornings on the weekends it always made my day . Ed King jr . is not with us in body but he is all around us looking over us , so ever time the sunshines down on us just remember Ed King jr . and the great man he was . my thoughts my prayers go out to Carolyn King and the rest of the King family .     love  tracy straub                    

I am so very sorry for your loss.  I understand this loss, and the only thing I can say about that, is that it does get easier, and you will miss him every minute of every day.

I loved the photos you have all so graciously shared with us.  I am so very happy that he was able to live and see the fruits of your labor with King Estate Winery.  Not only a fabulous place to dine, but for those of us who no longer live in the state, exceptional wine that is available to me down here in SoCal.  He must have been so very proud of your success.

Be well,
Patti & Andy Moulds
Encinitas, California

I am so very sorry for your loss.  I understand this loss, and the only thing I can say about that, is that it does get easier, and you will miss him every minute of every day.

I loved the photos you have all so graciously shared with us.  I am so very happy that he was able to live and see the fruits of your labor with King Estate Winery.  Not only a fabulous place to dine, but for those of us who no longer live in the state, exceptional wine that is available to me down here in SoCal.  He must have been so very proud of your success.

Be well,
Patti & Andy Moulds
Encinitas, California

What a long and wonderful life Mr. King had.  I, too, had that one-room Kansas schoolhouse experience.  We now live in Texas but visit the King Winery when we can and belong to the King Estate wine club.  The winery is a beautiful establishment with outstanding wine and food.  Our condolences to the King family and we thank God for his life that is such an impressive role model for others. 

Deepest condolences to the King family.

Ed’s innovation and artistry will be felt by generations to come.  What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind for us.

Deepest condolences to the King family.

Ed’s innovation and artistry will be felt by generations to come.  What a wonderful legacy he leaves behind for us.

My condolences go out to the family. King Estates is a beautiful place. I never had the pleasure to meet him, but I love the winery and the wine. Thanks to your famly!

May He Rip
Sorry for your loss but we thank him for his legacy.

May He Rip
Sorry for your loss but we thank him for his legacy.

Mr. King was one of the most humble, but noble, men my husband and I have ever met!  Each summer as we visited Florence, Oregon, from Illinois, a highlight of our trip was coming to King Estates with our friends and family.  We journeyed from the Coast many times to show all what a man with vision could accomplish. On those visits, Mr. King showed his generousity and friendliness.  One time, he even took me on a tour of the kitchen, which I thought was spectular.  His kindnesses, even to strangers, was touching.
The legacy of King Estates will go on, we are sure, but we will miss him, as will so many others!

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr King 4 years ago. He was  kind and gracious. I remember him walking up to our table and chatting with us. He really cared and was very warm.  May his families fond memories of him help ease their loss. 

Best Wishes to his family! What a great story and legacy

Randy Enders

Best Wishes to his family! What a great story and legacy

Randy Enders

Mr. King was so gracious at our daughter’s graduation from U of O Law School lunch in 2010. He took photos with us, was a good sport, and joked around with us “tourist” at his beautiful vineyard.  It was sweet to have met him.  

Mr. King was so gracious at our daughter’s graduation from U of O Law School lunch in 2010. He took photos with us, was a good sport, and joked around with us “tourist” at his beautiful vineyard.  It was sweet to have met him.  

Mr. King:  This is a fine tribute to your Father.  Your condolences go out to you and your family.  Our thoughts are with you.  Carla & Ray Robertson (Tower Club Members)

Mr. King:  This is a fine tribute to your Father.  Your condolences go out to you and your family.  Our thoughts are with you.  Carla & Ray Robertson (Tower Club Members)

Mr. King:  This is a fine tribute to your Father.  Your condolences go out to you and your family.  Our thoughts are with you.  Carla & Ray Robertson (Tower Club Members)

Thanks for this wonderful tribute.  Being from Iowa I enjoyed the linkage to Collins Radio.  Last summer I visited the winery as my brothers live in Oregon.  I will be visiting Oregon this August  and will look forward to another fabulous experience dining and have great wine with you.   Linda 

Thank you for sharing the memories and I wish you all the best in working through the feelings of loss.

My father moved his cabinet shop into the garage in the same house in Lenexa, KS after King Radio went into a bigger facility.  I used to ride my bike out to work at the shop after school.  We later moved the cabinet shop into the dairy barn on the back of the same property.

In 1980 when I was living in Ukiah, CA and learning to fly I was pleased to have the King Radio avionics and smiled at the connection.  Years later I moved to Eugene, OR (1985-1998) and enjoyed seeing the growth of your family winery.  After moving to Boise, ID in 1999 my wife, Kathy Simpson, and I became members of your wine club for a few years.  Still enjoy your Pinot Noirs immensely and intend to drop by later this month when we’re in town for the Olympic Trials.

May your family continue to prosper and share your talents! 

Thank you for sharing the memories and I wish you all the best in working through the feelings of loss.

My father moved his cabinet shop into the garage in the same house in Lenexa, KS after King Radio went into a bigger facility.  I used to ride my bike out to work at the shop after school.  We later moved the cabinet shop into the dairy barn on the back of the same property.

In 1980 when I was living in Ukiah, CA and learning to fly I was pleased to have the King Radio avionics and smiled at the connection.  Years later I moved to Eugene, OR (1985-1998) and enjoyed seeing the growth of your family winery.  After moving to Boise, ID in 1999 my wife, Kathy Simpson, and I became members of your wine club for a few years.  Still enjoy your Pinot Noirs immensely and intend to drop by later this month when we’re in town for the Olympic Trials.

May your family continue to prosper and share your talents! 

what an amazing man and legacy he has left for us all to enjoy, Paul and I have been in your shoes Ed and it’s never easy to loose our mom’s and dad’s, but what a life he and your family has lived…so far.

Paul and Terrie 

Our condolences from the Czerwinski family in Orlando, Florida. 

Our condolences from the Czerwinski family in Orlando, Florida. 

We appreciate Ed’s contribution to our community every time we visit King Estate.  His life touched so many others.  Our condolences.
Cris and Jim Spickerman 

It’s really a bad day to learn Ed was leaving us . I started with King Radio in 1976 as french representative and for each of our meetings in Olathe Ed had always time for us to discuss the european market . I remember his visits at Le Bourget airshow and the fact I was his favorite driver in Paris . I had the opportunity to taste his red wine on a trip from France to States with American Airlines , beautiful . I was very proud to work for him as he was a great “PATRON” taking care of the employes which is not the case now in lot of companies .
Ed many thanks for what you done and the way you have conducted your live .
Have a good and safe flight for this last trip .
Gérard and Pierrette PHILIPPE  , Ivry le Temple , France

It’s really a bad day to learn Ed was leaving us . I started with King Radio in 1976 as french representative and for each of our meetings in Olathe Ed had always time for us to discuss the european market . I remember his visits at Le Bourget airshow and the fact I was his favorite driver in Paris . I had the opportunity to taste his red wine on a trip from France to States with American Airlines , beautiful . I was very proud to work for him as he was a great “PATRON” taking care of the employes which is not the case now in lot of companies .
Ed many thanks for what you done and the way you have conducted your live .
Have a good and safe flight for this last trip .
Gérard and Pierrette PHILIPPE  , Ivry le Temple , France

We are sorry to hear of he’s passing.  But have joy knowing that he had such a full and wonderful loving life.  We can’t ask for more then that.  Our thoughts are with the family as they make way for this change in their lifes.  The Burgdorfer Family

My condolences to the family. He was a very special person. Club member  Mary J Rauzi

My condolences to the family. He was a very special person. Club member  Mary J Rauzi

It is a sad day and I will keep the King Family in my prayers. My greatest sympathy to Carolyn, a lady lovely.
Bill Stuart Weymouth/02188 

We were so sorry to hear we have all lost an extraordinary man.  It was always a pleasure to be with him and Carolyn.  They were always so gracious, so interested in all that was going on and exuded a warm kindness to all.  It didn’t matter whether it was painting, savoring wine, dining, or coming up for the evening ice cream, they were there and involved.  Our hearts go out to Carolyn and Ed especially, but all the family.

We were so sorry to hear we have all lost an extraordinary man.  It was always a pleasure to be with him and Carolyn.  They were always so gracious, so interested in all that was going on and exuded a warm kindness to all.  It didn’t matter whether it was painting, savoring wine, dining, or coming up for the evening ice cream, they were there and involved.  Our hearts go out to Carolyn and Ed especially, but all the family.

My Condolences to the King Family.
Jim Thompson

I started @ King Radio in 76 and meet with Ed a few times over the years.  My prayers to all the family and his many friends.

I started @ King Radio in 76 and meet with Ed a few times over the years.  My prayers to all the family and his many friends.

So very sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for the “wonderful” story. We’ll toast a wonderful man who leaves behind a loving family who will remember him always.

So very sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for the “wonderful” story. We’ll toast a wonderful man who leaves behind a loving family who will remember him always.

Some people make a big, beautiful impact. Apparently Mr. King was one of those. I had no idea, when I sipped a delightful glass of King Estates Pinot Grigio or other wine, that its provenance was in part from the same source of those wonderful KX170B Navcoms and other avionics in the airplane I was privileged to own and fly in the ’80s and ’90s. I sing in a community chorus whose recent performances of the Brahms “Ein Deutches Requiem.” The text of the last movement is beautifully illustrated in the life and works of Ed King, Jr.: “Selig sind die Toten, die in dem Herren sterben, von nun an. Ja, der Geist spricht, daß sie ruhen. Den ihre Werke folgen ihnen nach.” (“Blessed are the dead
who from now on die in the Lord. “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors.
and their works do follow them.” (Purists – please accept apologies for inexactness in these quotations.)To the family and close friends: every good wish for peace and comfort at the loss of your dear one. To those of us who knew him only vicariously: be enriched and strengthened by the example of this wonderful man. Raise a glass in salute, and strive to live as fully.

Mr. King.  Your father was truly a great man.  He did live his life as a verb not a noun and he did it through deeds as his high school motto suggested.  Really a nice piece.  Your father would be proud.

Bill and Bev Allen

Mr. King.  Your father was truly a great man.  He did live his life as a verb not a noun and he did it through deeds as his high school motto suggested.  Really a nice piece.  Your father would be proud.

Bill and Bev Allen

Please except our condolences and sympothy for your loss.  I’ve been reading some of the comments below and am so amazed by all he’s done in his life.  I met him at the little Lorane Church one Sunday, and he and Carolyn both were so friendly and warm.  We are all blessed here in Lorane that you choose this little valley to build the your winery.  Your kindness, and generosity is well known.
God bless you all.  You will be in our prayers for comfort and healing.
Steve & Linda Wickwire

He made many positive contributions to our community that he will always be a part of and remembered for.

He made many positive contributions to our community that he will always be a part of and remembered for.

I guess God needed a good connection to get some good wine.  My father was very close and I know he is deeply saddened by Ed’s passing.  Listening to story about Ed and my father as they grew up in Jetmore are priceless and will never be recaptured.  Those and many more similar memories will be cherished.  My thought and prayers go out to the King Family and the Class of 1939 from Jetmore, Kansas.
GOD SPeed, Ed.
Brian SHRIWISE, Son of Wayne SHRIWISE

Lynn and I were so sorry to read of your Father’s passing.  I had the opportunity to thank your parents for their part in creating our favorite place.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  I hope that soon the good memories of yesterday will replace the sorrows of today. 
Lynn and Dorothy Chilson

Lynn and I were so sorry to read of your Father’s passing.  I had the opportunity to thank your parents for their part in creating our favorite place.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  I hope that soon the good memories of yesterday will replace the sorrows of today. 
Lynn and Dorothy Chilson

I did not know Mr. King, but I am so grateful for what he and the rest of the King family have created here in the Eugene area. From your stewardship of the Earth, to the quality of your wine, to the memories my family and I have enjoyed at the winery, to the generosity of the company (my organization, the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, benefitted from this generosity during our Food Justice conference last year) you have given so much. Rest in peace, Ed King, Jr. and thank you.

We love your wine and no doubt would have loved your father as well.  Prayers for comfort and for celebration of a wondrous life and beautiful legacy.

Tina and Paul Bakalis
1301 East Desert Broom Way
Phoenix, AZ  85048

We love your wine and no doubt would have loved your father as well.  Prayers for comfort and for celebration of a wondrous life and beautiful legacy.

Tina and Paul Bakalis
1301 East Desert Broom Way
Phoenix, AZ  85048

Ed was a wonderful, loving, loyal friend to my parents since their college years together.  He will be missed by many here, but greeted by many in heaven. 

Having met you through some of your family members we consider ourselves blessed to have had the privilege of time shared with you, Ed and Carolyn.  You are gracious, welcoming and just amazing people!  Carolyn, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.  Take care of yourselves and always remember how many lives have been so positively touched by the King family over the years.  Ed was just one of those very special people and will be missed by all who knew him.  Our deepest sympathy to you Carolyn and all the family.  Marl and Jill Carter

Having met you through some of your family members we consider ourselves blessed to have had the privilege of time shared with you, Ed and Carolyn.  You are gracious, welcoming and just amazing people!  Carolyn, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.  Take care of yourselves and always remember how many lives have been so positively touched by the King family over the years.  Ed was just one of those very special people and will be missed by all who knew him.  Our deepest sympathy to you Carolyn and all the family.  Marl and Jill Carter

A beautiful tribute to a “common” man who achieved greatness.

To the King family,

Knew and compeded with Ed since 1966, A true gentleman.

Mary Ann and I wish the famly our deepest condolences.

BOB& MARY ANN BRUNSON N.J. X GLOBAL/WULFSBERG

To the King family,

Knew and compeded with Ed since 1966, A true gentleman.

Mary Ann and I wish the famly our deepest condolences.

BOB& MARY ANN BRUNSON N.J. X GLOBAL/WULFSBERG

It is with a sad heart I was informed of the passing of Ed. I worked for Ed at King Radio in International Marketing. I retired in 1996. I also shared their Honeymoon in Singapore with Ed and Carolyn. Ed King was the reason General Aviation is where it is today. He developed thru King Radio the leaders of the future in Avionics for the General Aviation marketplace. May God grant Carolyn and his family peace in his passing. A Great Man has passed.

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. King.
My sympathy to the family of Mr. King and to the “King Estate” family.
Sharon Fahrion
(Tower Club member)

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. King.
My sympathy to the family of Mr. King and to the “King Estate” family.
Sharon Fahrion
(Tower Club member)

We stand in awe of Ed’s many contributions to aviation. Everytime we fly,we are reminded of his efforts as we look at a King attitude indicator, a Horizontal Situation Indicator and communicate on a a King radio!
We applaud his vision for the southern Willamette Valley.
A very accomplished man with a wonderful legacy.
Our deepest condolences.

Niles and Mary Ann Hanson
Rosen Sunvisor Sytems
Eugene, Oregon

we are saddened  by your loss…

we are saddened  by your loss…

We love King Estate! We will be going there next week to pick up our Tower Club wine and celebrate my wife’s birthday. We have missed seeing Ed in the recently. We used to see him often. Thanks to Ed for making such a great contribution to our area and the Oregon wine industry.

Terry Harrell

So sorry to hear this news, but thankful that you shared. 
My husband and I had the great pleasure of meeting your father and his wife on our visit to your winery in May 2008. They were enjoying a glass of wine in the dinning room where we were having dinner. This encounter was the highlight of our trip to Oregon to tour the fine wine region. 
We continue to enjoy your productions, and think of our encounter with your father often.

Julie and Ted Farmer, Baxley, Georgia.

So sorry to hear this news, but thankful that you shared. 
My husband and I had the great pleasure of meeting your father and his wife on our visit to your winery in May 2008. They were enjoying a glass of wine in the dinning room where we were having dinner. This encounter was the highlight of our trip to Oregon to tour the fine wine region. 
We continue to enjoy your productions, and think of our encounter with your father often.

Julie and Ted Farmer, Baxley, Georgia.

Condolences to the King family and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire King family

Condolences to the King family and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire King family

Our condolences to the King Family.

Shervin & Helen

May God and loved ones comfort you and sustain you as you live through these difficult days.  With our deepest sympathy we share in your sorrow.  He will surely be missed, but leaving behind awesome memories that will live in your hearts for ever.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis

May God and loved ones comfort you and sustain you as you live through these difficult days.  With our deepest sympathy we share in your sorrow.  He will surely be missed, but leaving behind awesome memories that will live in your hearts for ever.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis

Rudy van der Goot
Learned to know Ed King in 1962,when I wanted to install a KY 90 in a DC 4 we had to ferry to europe and not having adequate equipment to do so.Later I worked for REA and than for King Radio,having enjoyed this a lot.It surely is a great loss for the family and for the industry.
We will remember him as a good person and a friend,that he may rest in peace.

Brilliant man……so sad to hear of his passing.  My heart goes out to your family.  You’ve create a wonderful jewel in our Willamette Valley with your King Estates winery.  I have been since day one and will continue to loyally support your business.  God Bless.  Tanya

Brilliant man……so sad to hear of his passing.  My heart goes out to your family.  You’ve create a wonderful jewel in our Willamette Valley with your King Estates winery.  I have been since day one and will continue to loyally support your business.  God Bless.  Tanya

Dave Fabozzi
To the King Family we at RNDC extend our deepest sympathy. As one of your distributors we have watched it flourish and become one of the leading brands not only in our portfolio but of all Oregon and the NW. Our RNDC team and our customers have enjoyed your gracious hospitality when visiting the winery and will remain true ambassadors for the brand.

So sorry to hear Mr. King has Gone West. As a pilot for many years my trust (and admiration) was placed in King Radios. Many an aircraft today operate with the standard of excellence Mr. King set in our industry. 

So sorry to hear Mr. King has Gone West. As a pilot for many years my trust (and admiration) was placed in King Radios. Many an aircraft today operate with the standard of excellence Mr. King set in our industry. 

Ed and Family — what a wonderful life story — you must be so very proud of his accomplishments and the extraordinary legacy he created for all of you  – and for those of us who enjoy your friendship and king estates — dan and maureen williams

We appreciated learning a little about Ed King Sr.’s life from his beginning thru to his co- venture into the winery of King Estate.  What a beautiful and successful life of hard work from a modest man of grand ideas and deeds.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to your entire family for your loss.   Even tho’ one never stops missing this lost, there are the memories that help carry one forward.

With sincere condolences,
The Marvels

We appreciated learning a little about Ed King Sr.’s life from his beginning thru to his co- venture into the winery of King Estate.  What a beautiful and successful life of hard work from a modest man of grand ideas and deeds.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to your entire family for your loss.   Even tho’ one never stops missing this lost, there are the memories that help carry one forward.

With sincere condolences,
The Marvels

My sincere sympathy to Carolyn and family -  Ed was such a generous man to the Aircraft Electronics Association and to my family.  I will always remember his kindness in sending wine for my daughter’s graduation celebration from Kansas State University in architecture and then setting up an interview for her with the architectural firm here in Kansas City that did King Estates Winery.   I was never as proud as when Ed asked me to accept an award from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on his behalf — seriously….Ed King asking me.    He will remain a legend in the aviation industry and a dear friend in my heart.  Blue skies Ed.

To The King Family:
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr King Jr.  I am grateful for his settling on the beautiful country side where King Estate Winery is now located and giving such a wonderful gift to the people of Lane County with his gracious establishment for all to enjoy. 
With Sincere Sympathy,
Susan Caldwell, Tower Club Member

To The King Family:
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr King Jr.  I am grateful for his settling on the beautiful country side where King Estate Winery is now located and giving such a wonderful gift to the people of Lane County with his gracious establishment for all to enjoy. 
With Sincere Sympathy,
Susan Caldwell, Tower Club Member

Our condolences to the family. We did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. King, but know he was a very special person. We will continue to enjoy his great wines for a long time.
Nick and Kathy Tomassi
Wine, Beer and Spirits Writer and Educator
Silverdale, WA.

Ed III, Carolyn, Shelly
My thoughts are with all, but those times with Ed Jr. and I visited are rich memories that I savor now. I so enjoyed my stay at the Estates this past August. I hope to return again and again.
O.Newton King

Ed III, Carolyn, Shelly
My thoughts are with all, but those times with Ed Jr. and I visited are rich memories that I savor now. I so enjoyed my stay at the Estates this past August. I hope to return again and again.
O.Newton King

Ed, We are so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My heartfelt condolences, thank you Ed for inspiring our community.

My heartfelt condolences, thank you Ed for inspiring our community.

While your father was slightly older than mine,  they were contemperaries.  My own father pasted 2 years ago and it was very hard, but you had a real bond and purpose.   I’m sure that your father’s ideals are refected inyour own.  Thank you for great wine, wonderful service and a history woth repeating.

Thank you,
Denise Vertrees 

Thank you for sharing your beautiful obituary. You father has left a lovely legacy to the citizens of Lane County. We live about 25 minutes away from King Estate and avail ourselves of any opportunity to visit. I was just here for my birthday lunch with a friend on Monday, June 4, and commented on how lucky we are to have this exquisite estate so close by.
I always take out-of-town visitors to King Estate, especially European guests who tend to think Oregon is still so provincial. A Swiss friend reluctantly joined us for lunch last spring, wondering how anything in Oregon could compare to Europe. But when she arrived at King Estate, she said, in awe, “Now this is really worth it! This is fabulous.”I thank your father and your whole family for making all of us in Lane County look and feel wonderful. Because we are. Your family is. And your father was!We send our condolences…..Elizabeth and Fred Lorish (Tower Club members)

Thank you for sharing your beautiful obituary. You father has left a lovely legacy to the citizens of Lane County. We live about 25 minutes away from King Estate and avail ourselves of any opportunity to visit. I was just here for my birthday lunch with a friend on Monday, June 4, and commented on how lucky we are to have this exquisite estate so close by.
I always take out-of-town visitors to King Estate, especially European guests who tend to think Oregon is still so provincial. A Swiss friend reluctantly joined us for lunch last spring, wondering how anything in Oregon could compare to Europe. But when she arrived at King Estate, she said, in awe, “Now this is really worth it! This is fabulous.”I thank your father and your whole family for making all of us in Lane County look and feel wonderful. Because we are. Your family is. And your father was!We send our condolences…..Elizabeth and Fred Lorish (Tower Club members)

I never met Ed King but he was great friend to our company.  He is a legend in our business and was a true pioneer of modern avionics. Many of todays most prominenet avionics leaders owe their start to King Radio and Ed King.  Our condolences go out to all his family and friends.

Brad Zeman
President
J.A. Air Center
Joliet Avionics

We are so saddened by the news of your father’s passing.  He leaves behind a great legacy of love and accomplishements.  You have so much to be proud of.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Peter and C0leen Asmuth

We are so saddened by the news of your father’s passing.  He leaves behind a great legacy of love and accomplishements.  You have so much to be proud of.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Peter and C0leen Asmuth

The King Family: I would like to thank the King family for having a special tribute for the employees to attend as we all know Ed would of loved it. As an employee and friend it meant alot to chat with the family about Ed and his long amazing life. I’m not much of a public speaker but wished I had raised a glass of Pinot Gris to  him on that day. So lets all raise our glasses in a toast to Ed for being a friend to his employees and making them feel important in what ever job they were doing. Thank you Ed III,Carolyn, and the rest of the king family for allowing the employees to share their memories with you. A toast to a special kind man.  Fond Memories 

 Ed King was my very distant cousin – I think his grandfather and my great-great-grandfather were brothers, in the King family – and we corresponded briefly in the early 1990s about our common interest in the family history.  He sent me an entire binder filled with his research about all of the King ancestors, and all of the descendants he knew about.  How generous!  I will always think warmly of him, and I am sorry not to have met him in person.

Laura (Geuy) Akers
(LauraA@ori.org)

 Ed King was my very distant cousin – I think his grandfather and my great-great-grandfather were brothers, in the King family – and we corresponded briefly in the early 1990s about our common interest in the family history.  He sent me an entire binder filled with his research about all of the King ancestors, and all of the descendants he knew about.  How generous!  I will always think warmly of him, and I am sorry not to have met him in person.

Laura (Geuy) Akers
(LauraA@ori.org)

Dear Carolyn and Ed and family:
Janet and I are blessed in having you and Ed as our friends since 1975. Ed sold us our first aircraft radios when we took Mooney out of bankruptcy and continued to be a great supplier for decades. Then when King Estates winery was getting established, we were honored to be asked to help you pour tastings at the Sun Valley Wine festival in the early 1990′s. We visited your Carefree home many times and enjoyed many GAMA Board meetings together. Ed was a true gentleman and a giant in the aircraft industry. May God bless you all.

I was employee number 67 for King Radio starting in May of 1967. Mr. King took me in as an Electronic Technician  just out of the US Air Force and although the name of the company changed several times, I remained for 38 years, retiring as an Engineering Manager in 2005. While working in Engineering for 37 of those years, I experienced working with a down to earth company president that would come into your office and first ask you about your family to not having any personal contact with management two levels above you. Mr. King would talk to us in the halls, congratulate us when we completed Engineering Releases and many of us thought it would always be like that for our careers.  I designed avionic Flight Control Systems but also was fortunate to work on Mr. King’s “other projects” such as the Voyager Around the World Flight and his first venture into Marine Autopilots. I was fortunate to be on Flight Tests with Mr. King as well as Tests of the Marine Autopilot down at Key West, Florida. He treated all of us as co-workers. My Mom and Dad came to visit us at Christmas one year and I took them out to the plant to show them what I was working on. Mr. King saw us in the lab and came over to welcome them to Kansas and I will never forget that very special half hour at King Radio. My condolences to the family he leaves behind and I thank you so very much for sharing him with all of us that worked “with” him and not “for” him.

I was employee number 67 for King Radio starting in May of 1967. Mr. King took me in as an Electronic Technician  just out of the US Air Force and although the name of the company changed several times, I remained for 38 years, retiring as an Engineering Manager in 2005. While working in Engineering for 37 of those years, I experienced working with a down to earth company president that would come into your office and first ask you about your family to not having any personal contact with management two levels above you. Mr. King would talk to us in the halls, congratulate us when we completed Engineering Releases and many of us thought it would always be like that for our careers.  I designed avionic Flight Control Systems but also was fortunate to work on Mr. King’s “other projects” such as the Voyager Around the World Flight and his first venture into Marine Autopilots. I was fortunate to be on Flight Tests with Mr. King as well as Tests of the Marine Autopilot down at Key West, Florida. He treated all of us as co-workers. My Mom and Dad came to visit us at Christmas one year and I took them out to the plant to show them what I was working on. Mr. King saw us in the lab and came over to welcome them to Kansas and I will never forget that very special half hour at King Radio. My condolences to the family he leaves behind and I thank you so very much for sharing him with all of us that worked “with” him and not “for” him.

I was with KING RADIO as a prod. tech. 1966-1971 (Brockway & Rogers Rd. plants)   Mr. King knew EVERY PART of EVERY RADIO, and always was interested in our ideas for improvement.  We ALL had tremendous respect for him; he was always a “hands-on” guy, which made you want to do an even better job.  Squawk 1200 – maintain your own navigation, Ed.

It was so sad to hear of Ed’s passing he was a fine man and friend. My husband Don Dickinson flew with him back in Carefree Arizona. Ed will be missed.
Sincerly,
Don and Jayne Dickinson, San Diego, Ca

It was so sad to hear of Ed’s passing he was a fine man and friend. My husband Don Dickinson flew with him back in Carefree Arizona. Ed will be missed.
Sincerly,
Don and Jayne Dickinson, San Diego, Ca

Our deepest sympathy to Carolyn and the King Family.
 We have fond memories of our stay at your cottage in 2008.
The old stories were brought up again about Ed Jr as an employee of Rycom Instruments and starting King Radio.
Ed was a true example of an American entrepeneur and pioneer.
Though the voice is quiet the spirit echoes still.
Marja and Ed Reitz