Edward Dalton Maddock, born in St. Louis on July 22, 1946, went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2022 at age 75. His loving wife of 39 years, Pamela, was by his side. Ed passed away after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer and other health conditions.
Ed grew up in St. Louis; he relocated to Montgomery City during his last two years of high school. He lived at Bill and Helen Meyers’ farm. They were instrumental in his choice to further his education. Ed worked his way through college while employed full time as a box designer at Superior Folding Carton Co. He graduated from Michigan State University School of Packaging with a Bachelor’s of Science in packaging engineering in 1972.
Ed held positions ranging from packaging engineer to senior packaging engineer to manager of packaging engineering with pharmaceutical and health care product manufacturers. Ed crisscrossed the United States several times to work for them. Some of those positions were at Upjohn; Baxter; American Pharma Seal; Merck Medco; and Becton Dickinson.
Ed’s innovative mind allowed him to create designs that were efficient and cost effective. As a result, he received accolades and recognition that made him sought after in his field by companies that had complex product packaging requiring his expertise to solve. Early in his career, he was a member of the team that developed the childproof cap. Ed went on to develop the sterile packaging required for the balloon dilatation catheter and numerous other medical clean room products. Ed was a member of the Society of the Packaging Engineers. He retired in 2008.
After his retirement, Ed and Pam traveled extensively throughout the United States during the summer for the next several years living in their RV. They visited numerous family and friends; many historical sights of interest and toured multiple national parks while sharing spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
Ed and Pam decided to leave La Quinta, Calif., and move to Georgetown, Texas, in 2018. Ed loved their new home on one acre and the beautiful, friendly neighborhood filled with wildlife to watch and enjoy.
Ed was a free spirit who believed in live and let live. He had a zest for life and a dashing twinkle in his deep blue eyes. No matter where he went or who he met, he could speak with people from all walks of life without judgment. He was thoughtful and giving to family, friends and even strangers in need.
With his generous spirit, Ed bought them furniture, appliances or sent them money or left cash on a counter after he visited. With strangers in the street or people in need, he often handed them cash or paid more at a garage sale than was asked. He was incredibly humble and never bragged about his generosity to others or the many awards he won during his employment. Ed never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He indulged in good food and drink. He rarely missed a garage or estate sale as he is always bringing home a new treasure.
Ed was an avid gambler and took pleasure in picking the winner at the horse track. He loved the American West and definitely had a bit of the outlaw Dalton gang spirit that was his middle name. He was deeply introspective and loved learning. He was an avid reader and collector of numerous things. He loved adventure and was always up for one.
Ed lived a full life and now will rest in peace.
At Ed’s request, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to a church or choice of charity.
