Ed Yocom 55 of Tucson, AZ formerly of Mt. Pulaski passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2006 in Tempe, AZ. He attended both grade school & high school in Mt. Pulaski & was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

       He is the son of the late Austin & Ethel Yocom of Mt. Pulaski.  He is survived by one sister Marilyn Pilon (Ron) of Salem, SC, a son Jim Yocom of Tucson, AZ, a daughter Robin Smith (Dan) of Los Vegas, NV & three grandsons, Michael, Matthew & Jonathan Smith of Los Vegas, NV.  He is also survived by one uncle, two aunts and 32 first cousins.

       Ed was a Lead Tech. in Appliance Services for Sears in Tucson as well as owning his own business AC Appliance Service.  He was Scout Master for the local boy scouts in Tucson for many years while his son was in scouts.  He was an avid bowler, bowling two perfect sanctioned league games.  He also loved to hunt.

       Visitation was at Valley Funeral Home on April7, 2006. A funeral Mass was held at Our Mother of Sorrows Church on April 8, 2006 in Tucson. He will be sadly missed by his beloved family & friends.

       The family requests any donations be made to the American Heart Association.