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Edmond Boulos1945 ~2004 Edmond Boulos, beloved husband and father
of five, passed away in the early morning on December 28, 2004. He was
born in Aleppo, Syria on January 25, 1945 to George Boulos and Mariana
Awad Boulos. When just 22 he left his home to see the world, visiting
Spain, France, Venezuela, Columbia and Brasil. In his life, he had seen
the great pyramids of Egypt, the Roman aqueducts in Seville, the great
Foz Do Iguacu of Brasil, and many more of the world's wonders. He was
educated in Syria, graduating from the University of Aleppo as an
engineer specializing in agronomy. He taught biology in high school and
after the 1967 War emigrated to Caracas, Venezuela where he worked for
the Ministry of Agriculture. With his five brothers, he owned a factory
which manufactured and sold denim jeans. He was a political writer and
activist writing for his own bilingual, Arabic/Spanish magazine. He
spoke many languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic and Portuguese.
His command of knowledge never failed him, and he passed this on to
those he loved. His knowledge of the world was not limited to language:
he was an excellent cook, and prepared excellent baklava and hummus for
his friends and family. In New York City, he met and married his wife,
Lynda Olson, daughter of Gilbert and Mary Olson, Scarsdale, New York.
They went on a wonderful two year honeymoon to South America. They
returned to the United States and settled in Salt Lake City where
Edmond owned and operated, Dar Es Salaam, a middle eastern grocery
store at 9th South and 10th East. He later worked as a realtor for
Wardley, Better Homes and Gardens and for Abbot Critical Care where he
was injured in an accident. Illness forced him to restrict his
activities, but he always walked each day, greeting people and waving
at his many friends as they drove by. He was the South Moor Sentinel,
the man who waved with the white hair and beard. He is survived by his
wife and children: Lynda, Solomon, George, Khalil, Maryana and Julia;
by his brothers and sisters, Salim (Janette), Caracas, Venezuala;
Michel (Vivian), Aleppo, Syria; Maleki, Aleppo, Syria; Abdullah
(Hannan), Miami, Florida; John (Imelda), Staten Island, New York;
Albert (Michelin), Aleppo, Syria; Margaret and Odette, Aleppo, Syria;
and 21 nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all, but not forgotten.
Services will be held on Friday, December 31 at 11:00 at the Big
Cottonwood Stake Center (Cottonwood 12th Ward) at 1750 Spring Lane.
Friends may call one hour prior to services and Thursday, December 30,
2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary at 3401 Highland
Drive. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family expresses
gratitude to photographer and artist, David Newman, who took the
portrait which so captured the essence of this Syrian intellectual
which will be on display at the services for Edmond. The family wishes
to thank the doctors at the Heart and Lung Institute, Dr. Robert
Sprung, Dr. Ali Ahmed and Dr. Sunny Pandita; the staff of Cottonwood
Hospital and St. Mark's Hospital; the ambulance crew at Gold Cross; the
paramedics from the County Fire Department, and all who so valiantly
tried to save his life in these last six months. We also express our
appreciation for the staff at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary for their loving
care in our hour of need. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/30/2004. | ||