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Edward M.D.
In 1997 he was appointed by the New Zealand Government as Honorary Consul for New Zealand in Northern California.
A gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 2-5pm in his home.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances should be directed to the University of California, Davis School of Medicine Edward J. Hurley M.D. Scholarship Fund, 2315 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817.
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Dear Starr: With deepest condolence on the passing of your husband and our friend, Ed. We wish you strength and your always positive attitude in preserving the memory of Dr. Hurley. We will surely miss him. Love, Ralph & Pearl
Ralph & Pearl Sugimoto Dec 31 2007 12:00 AM

Starr, I want to tell you how sorry I am to read Dr. Hurleys' obituary in the BEE today. I am off work right now with my third fusion. I looked forward to his kind words each month. I hope that he was as comfortable as he could have been in his last days and that you are doing as well as can be expected given all that you have been through. You have been an inspiration to me as to how I can support my husband in his elder years as he too is older than I. I hope that you have all of the comfort and support that you now need as it is now a time to reflect and also a time for you to be cared for. Let those around you who love you give you the support you also deserve so that you now may grieve, heal and rest. With love and prayers, Yvonne
Yvonne Smith, PA-C Dec 31 2007 12:00 AM

Starr:we were deeply sorry to hear of Eds death. He was a heroic figure and hard worker under the most difficult of times. We know it would have been evn more difficult for him to accomplish so much without your love and strong support. Bob and Phyl Bolt
Bob and Phyllis Bolt Dec 31 2007 12:00 AM

Dear Starr and Brandon, Susan and I wish to express our sadness with the news of Ed's passing. However, the memories he left me with are bright. I will always remember his quick wit, the twinkle in his eye and his concientious approach to teaching and patient care . In particular, he took time to go over questionable physical findings and was a very forgiving to those of us who were not perfect medical students. As Collin Dang wrote he taught us more than the mechanics. I know many of us and UC Davis will miss him.
dennis and susan devereux Dec 9 2007 12:00 AM

Dear Starr, Ed was a great guy.I loved his sense of humor and his devotion to you.I could always see it in his eyes as he looked at you.He was also fortunate to have you at his side. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. God Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Bernard Bowler
Bernard Bowler Aug 17 2007 12:00 AM

Dear Starr, Ed was a true diplomat. He was kind and generous and had a gift for working with people. My sincere sympathy, Kathy
Kathy Kelly Jun 12 2007 12:00 AM

Dear Starr and Brandon My mother, Eleanor Curtiss, spoke of Dr. Hurley with respect and felt fortunate to have you all as neighbors. I know you will miss him.
Martha Curtiss Bunce Jun 5 2007 12:00 AM

Starr, Our thoughts are with you at this time. Even though Ed had been ill for quite some time, it doesn't make it easier for the heart. May you find peace and comfort from your family and friends. Even though we hadn't met him, according to his obituary he sounds like he was a wonderful and very important man to so many. Our prayers are with you. The house in Soda Springs may give you time to reflect and heal. It's so "serene". Sincerely Bob and Cathie Bullis
Bob and Cathie Carson-Bullis Jun 4 2007 12:00 AM

I was Ed's cardiac surgery resident from 1974-1976. He had a picture behind his desk with the words "any ape can operate". The message was that there was much more to surgery than the operation. Actually it referred to learning about everything in life, from the classical music he played in the operating room to the talk about bicycles at the scrub sink when Brandon was old enough to have one. That's what he really taught us, and that's how he lived.
Collin and Mary Dang Jun 1 2007 12:00 AM

I will miss Ed greatly. He helped recruit me to UC Davis, organized the Surgery Department for me prior to my actual arrival at Davis, and has remained a good friend and colleague ever since.
FWilliam. Blaisdell. M.D. Jun 1 2007 12:00 AM