Edward Mack

Edward “Ed” Mack, 74, of Boise passed away at his home Sunday, December 3, 2017 where he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 14, 1943 at his home in El Paso, TX to his parents Joseph and Otila Mack.  He was 8 of 14 children and Ed’s parents eventually moved to Los Angeles, CA to raise the remaining of their family.  While there at 17, Ed and his brothers were casted as extras in a film entitled “The Young Savages”.  A 1961 crime drama film starring Burt Lancaster.  Often categorized as a "thinking man's movie".   Later Ed made his way to New York City to be with his brother for a time then later deciding to visit his other sister Tessie in Santa Fe, NM. There, in the Land of Enchantment, he resumed school and worked for his brother in-law at a service station.  And one day, there in the reflection of the mirror he held up, to probably make sure his hair was right, was a girl so sweet and her name was Madeline.  Ed married his high school sweetie on October 16, 1961.  Ed and Madeline journeyed 56 years of marriage.  After a few years working at a Standard Station, Ed sought for work in Southern California.  Where they eventually moved to raise their 2 sons Patrick and Robert.  Ed acquired work with Douglas Aircraft and studied at California State College at Long Beach.  He was involved with the Navy A-7 Corsair project in particular.  Working on the cockpit of the aircraft, Ed was involved in the design modifications being implemented to the new important radar system mounted in the nose and linking a Head-Up Display (HUD) in the cockpit.  This made it the first American aircraft to feature this useful, now standard, technology.  An ejection seat increased pilot survivability and an advanced, digital weapons suit made for an accurate bomb-delivery platform.  After the birth of their next child Catherine Michelle, Ed and Madeline further contributed their support and love for members of the military during the Vietnam War, by hosting dinners.  Ed would drive down to the Marine Corps Depot in San Diego and fill up a “station wagon” load of Marines to return them to his own home where he would host holiday meals.  Ed always loved to hear the cadences and calls of the military especially the Marines would make.  At times dad would call-out himself so loud he could be heard far and wide.  As the children grew and over the years Ed reached a point where a man that has a dream and has resources to meet that dream begins to take action.  He was his own man and was known to inhabit a characteristic being a ‘leader’ and not a ‘follower’, a sentiment passed to his children as they grew up.  Ed had pointed his sights to find the possibility of owning his first Service Station.  Dream became reality for Ed in Cerritos, CA where he was proprietor of an ARCO station.  Achieving success growing a gas station to a full-service station with a quarter of a million dollars profits in a few years Ed became a formidable part of the business in a time where things concerning the automobile was America’s focus.  The station was an outlet into the community which he lived and his contributions were many.  Finding outlets such as sponsoring the boys soccer team to the area Jaycee’s.  Ed and Madeline saw their children grow up with camping trips, scout involvements and then with what would be their final with the birth of Adam Jay.

The station was doing extremely well and all was settled then the family took a Thanksgiving trip out to family in Idaho. Boise was snowy and cold but Ed fell in love with all the contrasts.  By January 1977 the Mack’s moved to Meridian and dad had a station in Caldwell.  With the help 2 attendants, Pat and Robert, the station’s success grew and opportunity in Boise.  The location was Curtis @ Overland, and it wasn’t long where the new decade with new changes in cars approaching required an upgrade for the service station.  Gem Fuel tore down a small Shell establishment and built a modern facility complete with a showroom and a back office with a curious low hanging mirror.  Ed had already established himself as the right man for operating this new addition to the Boise market.  During construction Ed was sent on discovery “missions” being exposed in areas of the industry such as tools and advanced management training.  From schools in advancements by AC Delco to some tailored sessions in Chicago, IL Returning to see his first 2 applicants ready to follow their dad into the next phase of the full-service station now with more attendants and capabilities.  On opening day there was a celebration and publicity on live radio with an interview.  Sounds of tires being mounted, cars lined up to pump gas by the gallons with a touch of class and yesteryear quality.  Ed saw achievements in dealer awards, tire sales records, and a customer service base that stretched far and wide.  Continuing on, Ed was offered a sort of make-over project by Franklin Oil in Main Street Sinclair.  Much like his prior work, the station grew and had soon achieved Super Station status and the signature full-service continued but now with the youngest son taking part alongside his oldest brother learning the trades.  Ed and Madeline concluded their service station experience in 1992 after the youngest graduated.  Continuing work the next 10 years, Ed retired and stayed in Boise.  He could be seen taking great care and attention to his vehicles, yard, and his home just like all the years previous.  Attending grandkid’s recitals and football games, road trips and tooling around with his vehicles Ed was always enjoying his favorite invention of all next to the automobile, the creation of his family.

Ed is survived by his wife Madeline of Boise, son Patrick (Tammy) Mack of Nampa, son Robert Mack of Meridian, daughter Michelle (Scott) Houde of Meridian, and son Adam Mack of Boise.  Along with all the grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family and friends he loved so dearly living throughout the world and especially nieces, nephews like Otto Matthews from L.A., CA who would frequently visit his uncle including just because the fish were biting.

Viewing is set for Tuesday, December 12th @ 6-8 pm.  Funeral service Wednesday the 13th @ 10am both at the Cloverdale Funeral Home.  Burial is at Meridian Cemetery.

Edward “Ed” Mack, 74, of Boise passed away at his home Sunday, December 3, 2017 where he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 14, 1943 at his home in El Paso, TX to his parents Joseph and Otila Mack.  He was 8 of 14 children and Ed’s parents eventually moved to Los Angeles, CA to raise the remaining of their family.  While there at 17, Ed and his brothers were casted as extras in a film entitled “The Young Savages”.  A 1961 crime drama film starring Burt Lancaster.  Often categorized as a "thinking man's movie".   Later Ed made his way to New York City to be with his brother for a time then later deciding to visit his other sister Tessie in Santa Fe, NM. There, in the Land of Enchantment, he resumed school and worked for his brother in-law at a service station.  And one day, there in the reflection of the mirror he held up, to probably make sure his hair was right, was a girl so sweet and her name was Madeline.  Ed married his high school sweetie on October 16, 1961.  Ed and Madeline journeyed 56 years of marriage.  After a few years working at a Standard Station, Ed sought for work in Southern California.  Where they eventually moved to raise their 2 sons Patrick and Robert.  Ed acquired work with Douglas Aircraft and studied at California State College at Long Beach.  He was involved with the Navy A-7 Corsair project in particular.  Working on the cockpit of the aircraft, Ed was involved in the design modifications being implemented to the new important radar system mounted in the nose and linking a Head-Up Display (HUD) in the cockpit.  This made it the first American aircraft to feature this useful, now standard, technology.  An ejection seat increased pilot survivability and an advanced, digital weapons suit made for an accurate bomb-delivery platform.  After the birth of their next child Catherine Michelle, Ed and Madeline further contributed their support and love for members of the military during the Vietnam War, by hosting dinners.  Ed would drive down to the Marine Corps Depot in San Diego and fill up a “station wagon” load of Marines to return them to his own home where he would host holiday meals.  Ed always loved to hear the cadences and calls of the military especially the Marines would make.  At times dad would call-out himself so loud he could be heard far and wide.  As the children grew and over the years Ed reached a point where a man that has a dream and has resources to meet that dream begins to take action.  He was his own man and was known to inhabit a characteristic being a ‘leader’ and not a ‘follower’, a sentiment passed to his children as they grew up.  Ed had pointed his sights to find the possibility of owning his first Service Station.  Dream became reality for Ed in Cerritos, CA where he was proprietor of an ARCO station.  Achieving success growing a gas station to a full-service station with a quarter of a million dollars profits in a few years Ed became a formidable part of the business in a time where things concerning the automobile was America’s focus.  The station was an outlet into the community which he lived and his contributions were many.  Finding outlets such as sponsoring the boys soccer team to the area Jaycee’s.  Ed and Madeline saw their children grow up with camping trips, scout involvements and then with what would be their final with the birth of Adam Jay.

The station was doing extremely well and all was settled then the family took a Thanksgiving trip out to family in Idaho. Boise was snowy and cold but Ed fell in love with all the contrasts.  By January 1977 the Mack’s moved to Meridian and dad had a station in Caldwell.  With the help 2 attendants, Pat and Robert, the station’s success grew and opportunity in Boise.  The location was Curtis @ Overland, and it wasn’t long where the new decade with new changes in cars approaching required an upgrade for the service station.  Gem Fuel tore down a small Shell establishment and built a modern facility complete with a showroom and a back office with a curious low hanging mirror.  Ed had already established himself as the right man for operating this new addition to the Boise market.  During construction Ed was sent on discovery “missions” being exposed in areas of the industry such as tools and advanced management training.  From schools in advancements by AC Delco to some tailored sessions in Chicago, IL Returning to see his first 2 applicants ready to follow their dad into the next phase of the full-service station now with more attendants and capabilities.  On opening day there was a celebration and publicity on live radio with an interview.  Sounds of tires being mounted, cars lined up to pump gas by the gallons with a touch of class and yesteryear quality.  Ed saw achievements in dealer awards, tire sales records, and a customer service base that stretched far and wide.  Continuing on, Ed was offered a sort of make-over project by Franklin Oil in Main Street Sinclair.  Much like his prior work, the station grew and had soon achieved Super Station status and the signature full-service continued but now with the youngest son taking part alongside his oldest brother learning the trades.  Ed and Madeline concluded their service station experience in 1992 after the youngest graduated.  Continuing work the next 10 years, Ed retired and stayed in Boise.  He could be seen taking great care and attention to his vehicles, yard, and his home just like all the years previous.  Attending grandkid’s recitals and football games, road trips and tooling around with his vehicles Ed was always enjoying his favorite invention of all next to the automobile, the creation of his family.

Ed is survived by his wife Madeline of Boise, son Patrick (Tammy) Mack of Nampa, son Robert Mack of Meridian, daughter Michelle (Scott) Houde of Meridian, and son Adam Mack of Boise.  Along with all the grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family and friends he loved so dearly living throughout the world and especially nieces, nephews like Otto Matthews from L.A., CA who would frequently visit his uncle including just because the fish were biting.

Viewing is set for Tuesday, December 12th @ 6-8 pm.  Funeral service Wednesday the 13th @ 10am both at the Cloverdale Funeral Home.  Burial is at Meridian Cemetery.