Galt man, Ed Waldo, memorialized with fishing derby at Lake Amador

Ed Waldo, who died in April after complications with appendicitis, is pictured with his daughter, Ronni, left, and sons, Eddy Jr., right, and James. The first Ed Waldo Benefit Fishing Derby will take place Aug. 18 and 19 at Lake Amador. Proceeds will go towards his children's education, clothing, sports activities and insurance. (Courtesy photo)

Galt man, Ed Waldo, memorialized with fishing derby at Lake Amador

By Lauren Nelson
News-Sentinel Staff Writer

Friday, August 17, 2007 6:31 AM PDT

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Ed Waldo, a fun-loving carpenter from Galt who died in April, will be honored this weekend at the first Ed Waldo Benefit Fishing Derby at Lake Amador. Organizers hope it will become an annual event.

Friends, family and people in support of a good cause are stocking their tackle boxes with gear in hopes they will catch the largest fish in this two-day event. Prizes vary from $500 for the largest trout to $250 for the largest black bass and $100 for the largest non-target fish.

Tickets for raffle prizes can be purchased at Stogies Cigar Lounge in Lodi, Hunan House in Galt or the Herald Store. Winners do not have to be present to win. Raffle prizes have been donated by Stogies, Atlantis Casino Resort, Peppermill in Reno, Sorensen's Resort in Hope Valley, Carson River Resort, Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve, Lockeford Springs Golf Course, Shantes in Lodi, Hunan House, Les Schwab Tire and Carson Valley Inn. Prizes include hotel stays, tickets to the San Francisco aquarium and a Giants game, wine, fishing rods, shotguns, a bicycle, bumper boat, camping gear and gift certificates. Funds raised at the benefit will go toward education, clothing, sports and insurance for Waldo's three children, James (Bubba), Ronni and Eddy Waldo Jr. The children — all between the ages of 12 and 18 — now live with their grandmother.

Ed Waldo Benefit Fishing Derby

Where: Lake Amador, 7500 Lake Amador Drive in Ione.
When: Aug. 18-19. Sunrise to 8 p.m. Saturday; sunrise to 1 p.m. Sunday.
Fees: $25 adult derby and barbecue; $10 children's derby and barbecue.
Lake Amador information: Camping and fishing rates will be reduced for the event; For information, call 274-4739.
Raffle tickets can be purchased at Hunan House, 1067 C St. in Galt; Herald Store, 12409 Herald Road in Herald and Stogies Cigar Lounge, 230 W. Pine St. You may also call 327-3377 for tickets. You may purchase seven tickets for $5 and 15 tickets for $10.
Donations can be sent to Waldo's Children's Fund, Account #20062511, c/o Stockman's Bank, 701 C St. in Galt.

"He was a single father, a mother and he was great at being both," lifelong friend Tom Stribling said.

Waldo died April 17 this year following complications with appendicitis. He was 42.

Friends like Stribling say Waldo was a one-of-a-kind man, a man whose only other priorities beside his children was enjoying life and his friends. He's remembered for the way he told stories and for stealing the show with his charismatic personality.

"When he held a conversation, he would be so into it," Stribling said. "I miss the stories. I miss him."

The derby begins Aug. 18 at sunrise with the weigh-in deadline at 8 p.m. Sunday's final weigh-in deadline is 1 p.m. There will be a $25 charge for the adult derby and barbecue. Children under 15 can participate in a special derby for $10.

Contact reporter Lauren Nelson at laurenn@lodinews.com.

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B GREENMYER(JOBE) wrote on Aug 17, 2007 10:19 PM:

" I WENT TO SCOOL WITH ED, OUR FAMILIES KNEW EACH OTHER, MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS KIDS AND HIS FAMILY. I HOPE THIS BENIFIT TURNS OUT GOOD FOR HIS KIDS, WE THAT KNEW ED WELL KNOWS HE WOULD BE THE FIRST IN LINE FOR ONE OF HIS FRIENDS AND THEIR FAMLIES TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR SUCH CAUSE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS VERY SAD TIME,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. "

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PAL wrote on Aug 17, 2007 7:48 PM:

" Parents with kids who complain there is nothing to do need to take their kids to this event. Eddie, as a single father, always made sure his kids had something to do. He set a high standard for married and single parents raising their kids. Like the song says "only the good die young' and he was one of the best. See everyone there this weekend "

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Cousin Sherina(Spencer)Donahue wrote on Aug 17, 2007 4:42 PM:

" We miss Eddy.He was a good friend and family member who cared about everyone.He was so funny.If you get a chance to go to the Derby then go.If you live far away like we do just remember Eddy Catching that big ol fish and just being plain tickled about getting the one everybody tried so hard to catch but couldnt.Remember his laughter and his funny stories.If your family ,you will remember the Kicking of The Bowling Ball which is always a favorite of mine.Have fun and enjoy the day. "

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Stogies wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:36 AM:

" Great benefit for a dedicated father. Let's make sure this is a great turnout! GRAB YOUR BOAT, LOAD YOUR TACKLE BOX AND BAIT YOUR POLES. IT'S TIME TO FISH! "

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good man wrote on Aug 17, 2007 9:17 AM:

" i went to school with ed. Havent seen him in years. sad to hear about his passing. He was a great person even back then. "

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