Obituary
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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Cause of death
Natural causes
Method of disposition
Cremation
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Neptune Society of Orange County
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