Edward Gene Justus

Ed left us peacefully on March 22, 2025.

Edward was born on July 4th, 1926 in Spokane Washington. He moved to Santa Barbara with his parents in 1929 where he lived his entire life. He attended local schools and graduated from Santa Barbara High. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1944 and served in the South Pacific. After returning home he attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and graduated 1950. In 1950 he Married Theresa D. Ruiz his childhood sweetheart. He spent his working years in the Sheet Metal, Heating and Air Conditioning business in two local shops.

He is survived by his five children Jeffery (Linda)Justus, Washington, Lonn (Colette)Justus, Ojai, Dreu (Marsha)Justus, Washington, Karen Fraker, Oakview, Doug Justus, Santa Barbara. He has twelve Grandchildren and three Great Great Grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, hunting and traveling with his family. He was involved in the Boy Scouts, Active in Barber Shop Quartet Singing, a Non Profit who sponsors and supports children with speech difficulties and put smiles on many Seniors at their Retirement Centers. Past President of the Toastmasters International.

He was a long time member of the Elks Club and Clampers. He touched many lives in his 98 years in Santa Barbara and will be missed by those that knew him.