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Edward Selby Pope Jr. 

July 2, 1937 – August 10, 2025

Edward “Ed” Selby Pope Jr. lived a life rich with curiosity, purpose, and joy. He passed away peacefully at his home in Turtle Rock, Irvine, California, on August 10, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of service, scholarship, humor, and love.

Born in San Francisco, California, to Edward Selby Pope and Doris Cleona Watson — both theater artists — Ed …

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He was an amazing history teacher!
He was an amazing history teacher!
He was an amazing history teacher!
Ed was the heart of a fierce negotiating team who fought hard for teacher rights and benefits.
Ed was the heart of a fierce negotiating team who fought hard for teacher rights and benefits.
Ed was the heart of a fierce negotiating team who fought hard fo…

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Born

July 2nd, 1937
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Passed away

August 10th, 2025
Irvine, CA

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Neptune Society of Orange County
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Neptune Society of Orange County

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