Edward Doonan, 80, peacefully entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend to many.
Ed was born on March 15, 1942 to Frank and Elizabeth Doonan in Butte, Montana. He began his 34 year career in the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department in 1967 and later graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Sacramento State University in 1969.
Ed’s law enforcement career spanned 34 years with the Sheriff’s Department as he held various leadership positions before retiring as a Captain in 1999. Ed completed many special assignments including Commander of the Main Jail, Commander of the South Patrol and Commander of the Narcotic Gang Division and SWAT team.
Ed married Miriam on June 14, 1986. They shared a lifelong commitment to each other and God’s purpose in their lives. They enjoyed spending time together with family and many weekends at the cabin they built in Sierra City, California.
Ed loved God and sought to serve and honor Him in many ways. He was actively involved in the men’s group at Bridgeway Christian Church, and was particularly close with his “Band of Brothers”. He also served on the Union Gospel Mission board of directors where he volunteered weekly over the last 20 years.
He is survived by his wife Miriam Doonan, his sister Marybeth Sarantopulos, his brothers Tony Doonan and Dan (Sue) Doonan, his daughters Debbie (Jim) Kelley and Kimberly Adams, his sons Michael (Lynette) Doonan and Edward Doonan, his six grandchildren Kayleigh Davis, Kirsten (Ammon) Williams, Max (Sarah) Briggs, Joe (Danielle) Briggs, Tyler Adams, Nathan Doonan, and great-grandchildren Adaline and Owen Williams.
His memorial service will be held at Bridgeway Christian Church in Roseville, CA on September 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.
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