Edward Eric Borg passed away peacefully at 94 years on Thursday, November 11th. He was the devoted husband to his beloved Ruth (Hanson) Borg. They had just celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in October. Edward is survived by Ruth and their three children, Steve (Diane) Borg, Lori (Nick) Foley, and David (Dawn) Borg, as well as their seven grandchildren Sarah (Ben) Ohanesian, Kristin Heidloff, Mark (Sandra) Borg, Julie (Jeremiah) Brown, Olivia Borg, Anna Borg, and Elana Borg.
Although born in New York City, NY Edward lived the majority of his life in the Chicagoland area. His parents, Hjalmar and Anna Borg, immigrants from Sweden, settled on Chicago’s Northside. Edward spent the majority of his career working for First Chicago Bank until he took an early retirement. However, Ed continued to work part-time at the River Forest Tennis Club until he was 91 years old.
Ed loved to travel leisurely, whether driving to Florida for family Disney World trips or taking the train out West with Ruth to the Grand Canyon or Jackson Hole. Little made him prouder than his grandchildren and he loved to share their accomplishments with anyone who would listen. He also adored the many labrador retrievers he had throughout the years.
Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to Rescue Chicago (https://rescuechi.org/donate/), a 501(c)(3) independent charitable organization unifying Chicago’s shelter and rescue community. They support Chicago Animal Care and Control by providing supplies, medical sponsorships, veterinary care, blankets, and harnesses to shelter dogs. Please note that your donation is for “Papa Ed’s Dogs.”
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 29th at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest, IL where Ed was a member for nearly 50 years. There will be a visitation at 10 AM followed by a service at 11 AM.
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