Linda's Uncle Ed.

This is Linda's uncle Ed Stiles, in his bear skin coat. Linda's mother wrote a poem about him and his funeral.

Ed always seemed larger than life.  He was a salesman, selling cigars and beer and an avid sportsman.



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