Edward Leroy Hildebrand, 73, of Alsea, Oregon passed away Saturday, October 10, with his family by his side. He was born in Murray, Utah to Edward L. and Velma Lee (Best) Hildebrand.

Ed is survived by: his wife, Joyce, of Alsea; children Sandy of Corvallis, Max and wife Melanie of Alsea, and Eddie of Lincoln City; brother Jim Mefford of Summit; grandchildren Zach, Andrea, Eric, Landen, and Grace; three great grandchildren; nieces; nephews.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, at Alsea Cemetery. A meeting of friends and family will follow at the Alsea Grange.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.