Reverend Edward Earl Galyon

Reverend Edward Earl Galyon, 90, went to be with his Lord on October 22, 2017. Ed was born on July 16, 1927 in Wynonana, Oklahoma, and he grew up in Kansas.

At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, and after boot camp, was assigned to the U.S. Leonard Wood. There were 1,200 Marines aboard prepared for the invasion of Japan, but a few days before the planned invasion, Japan surrendered and the ship sailed to the harbor of Yokohoma, which had nearly been destroyed. God had a plan for Ed’s life.

After the war, he attended Kansas University and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. In May of 1951, Ed was blessed to meet the love of his life, Marilyn, and they were married in August of 1951. In 1952, Ed was called back into the service in the Army during the Korean conflict where he served for two years as a Pharmacist at Fort Levenworth Command & General Staff College.

In 1956, Ed and Marilyn were blessed with a daughter, Cynthia LuAnn (David Paulec). In 1958, a son Michael Edward was born, deceased in 2013. In 1962, son Scott Alan was born and lives in Sierra Vista.

The family moved to Tucson in 1959 for an opportunity to manage and be part owner of the Tucson Clinic Pharmacy. While being active at Christ Methodist Church, Ed became a Lay Preacher and preached at several churches in Cochise County as needed. During this time, Ed felt God was calling him to the ministry. He heeded the call, and in 1966, packed up the family and moved to Washington D.C. and entered Wesley Seminary at American University. After receiving his Masters of Divinity, he was appointed to Sierra Vista United Methodist Church in July of 1969. During his years, the congregation grew and flourished. In 1975, he went to La Harbra Methodist Church in California and served six years there. In 1981, he served in Reseda, California at the Methodist Church, and in 1985-1991 he was privileged to serve Camarillo United Methodist Church. Ed then retired from the ministry and they moved back to Sierra Vista. This is where Ed returned to practicing pharmacy until 2010 while also serving part time as minister at Bisbee Trinity United Methodist Church in Warren.

Reverend Ed is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of 66 years; daughter, Cynthia, and son, Scott; 12 grandchildren (Lee Paulec, deceased in 2005), and 13 great grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and confident. Ed was kind, loving, caring, and spent hours listening and helping people in their time of need.

Edward lived a full and good life. He loved service through Rotary clubs, and served as the president two times. He also had the opportunity to serve as the Chaplain aboard the cruise ship line, Holland America, and he and Marilyn enjoyed visiting many countries. He dedicated himself to family and service to the Lord. He lived by the motto, “service above self.” He loved, hugged, and cared for others and will be missed by everyone whose life he touched.

Our thanks go out to Solace Place, Casa de las Paz, Jensen’s Mortuary, and many friends and relatives for their kindness, caring and love. He will be missed by all that knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, there is a memorial fund for Reverend Ed Galyon at Sierra Vista Methodist Church.

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