Edward Blue, 1929 - 2009

Edward A. Blue, 80, of Washington, Mo., formerly of Belleville, Ill., born Feb. 20, 1929, in East St. Louis, Ill.,Edward was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois and his Master's Degree from St. Louis University. Mr. Blue retired as a teacher from Parks College, where he was also the aviator science director. He was a pilot examiner for the FAA, and also a member of many organizations, including the St. Louis Flight Instructor's Association, the St. Clair County Retired Teacher's Association, and the Knights of Columbus. He helped create the Belleville Area College Flight Program and founded the Vocational Aviation Program for East Saint Louis and Lincoln High Schools. Edward was a U.S. Army veteran.