Senator Ed Mayne

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Viewing / Visitation
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Union Labor Center
2261 South Redwood Road

Thursday, November 29, 2007
Viewing / Visitation
Utah State Senate Chambers
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
West Building
Utah State Capitol Campus
Salt Lake City

Visitors to the Capitol may park in available employee parking stalls during the viewing.

Friday, November 30, 2007
Funeral Services
11:00 a.m.
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South
West Valley City

Please call the Utah State Senate for more information: 801-538-1035.

The December 4th event in honor of Senator Mayne is still on. More information here.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to:

• United Way of Salt Lake City
• Caring Foundation for Children
• Utah Cancer Specialists
• Golden Retriever Rescue Center
• or a charity of your choice in Ed’s name.

End of an Era—The Passing of Senator Ed Mayne - by Senate Minority Leader, Mike Dmitrich

“Ed was a champion,” Senator Gene Davis, Senate Minority Whip, remarked. “When Ed spoke, he spoke for and to the working men and women of Utah. He stood up for families be it a working wage, health care, education, or seniors. Senator Mayne championed the common person.” (full blog post)

Sen. Ed Mayne - by Steve Urquhart

Anyone who maintains that Democrats can’t be successful in the Legislature (because of the supermajority), only needed to follow Ed for a day, to see that Democrats can be very successful. (full blog post)

Ed’s Senate Intern - Curtis Haring

As an intern for Senator Mayne during this past legislative session, I found myself continually awed by how great of a man Ed Mayne was. After discussing a bill that was doomed to fail he said to me a quote I will never forget: “I know it won’t pass; but damn it, it is the right thing to do.” (full blog post)

You Will Be Eternally Missed - by JM Bell

I don’t think I’ve had my breath taken away from news as quick as this did it. Senator Eddie has been an inspiration to me and I cannot fathom the size of the hole Eddie’s passing will cause in the lives of those who knew him.

Senator Mayne once teared up when we talked about dogs we’ve had that have died, and, from that moment on, my feelings for him changed from appreciation to adoration. Senator Ed was a kind, irreverent and compassionate man who spent his life doing hard work. (full blog post)

KVNU’s For The People

he was a friend to all regardless of party or political philosophy and a salt of the earth kind of guy who identified with regular working Utahns. (full blog post)

Good Bye Old Friend - Obi wan liberali

Sen. Ed Mayne will be missed by many. Eddie was unashamed to stand up for working men and women. He valued those whose hands got dirty and greasy and brought home paycheck and raised a family. If first met Eddie Mayne back in 1984 when he was the head of the AFL-CIO and I was involved in as a political volunteer on several levels. Eddie was a guy who could motivate others to put forward alot of effort on behalf of issues important to them such as worker’s rights, benefits, health care and affordable housing. When he entered the Senate in the 1990’s, Utah gained a much needed legislative advocate for working people and the issues important to them. (full blog post)

Thank you all so much for your kind words. Ed loved you all.

A beautiful farewell written by Utah Senate President, John Valentine

We are saddened to have lost our good friend and colleague, Senator Ed Mayne. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and the rest of the family. Ed was a giant of a man, not only in physical stature, but in his passion for the working men and women of this nation. Ed’s humor, life, and work touched so many people on both sides of the aisle and throughout the state.

My introduction to Ed occurred as a freshman in the Utah House of Representatives. There was a “Union Guy” who often sat on the back row. It was clear that he was not a Representative, but seemed to commanded significant respect. I asked one of the more senior members of the House (Frank Knowleton) who the big guy was, sitting in the back on the Democratic side of the aisle and why did he have so much power. Frank said: “That’s Ed. You probably won’t agree with him all the time, but you will develop great respect for his ability to know an issue.”

Now, nearly twenty years later my early impression of Ed has not changed. Ed Mayne, now Senator Mayne, mastered the art of being a gentleman, while arguing forcefully for what he believed.

Ed has been an absolute blessing to the Utah State Senate. We all have Ed stories that make us laugh, or cry, or just serve to emphasize his courage and dignity. One thing worth mentioning is the unique friendship that developed between Senator Mayne and the current Senate Majority Leader. Both men are strong willed and able advocates of their often opposing positions. Yet, as the debates on the floor often intensified, I noted from the dais a fair and honest approach develop between them. This is true of his relationship with many if not all of his senate colleagues. Ed truly had mastered the art of being a gentleman senator, while not backing down on his core beliefs. That kind of respect and insightful discussion is exactly what we need to craft sensible policy. We need to hang on to that aspect of Ed Mayne’s legacy.

The friendship between Senator Orrin Hatch and Senator Ed Mayne is also noteworthy. On visits to the state senate, Senator Hatch would sometimes comment about his respect for Ed. Senator Mayne seemed to take it personally (in a good way) when Senator Hatch made references to the fact that he was once a union card holding member. I was too, for that matter, and walked picket lines in the summer of 1971. Of course Ed would never pass up a chance to scold Senator Hatch and me for leaving the true faith and becoming Republicans.

Ed Mayne leaves us a legacy of effective public service and commitment to principle.

We love you, Eddie, and we will miss you.

View post on The Senate Site

Thank you John and all the Utah Senators.

Wayne Holland remembers Senator Ed Mayne and tells KCPW’s Eric Ray about his initial reaction to the death of Senator Ed Mayne. They also discuss Karen Mayne as the successor to Ed’s Senate seat.

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Governor Huntsman Extends Condolences to Mayne Family (link)
Salt Lake City - Utah Governor Jon Huntsman issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Ed Mayne:

“Senator Mayne served honorably and selflessly in an effort to make Utah a better place for all Utahns. Eddie epitomized pubic service in all that he did throughout his career and community. His devotion to those who were in need of help should stand as an example to all. One could always count on Senator Mayne to stand up for those who could not defend themselves. On behalf of a grateful State, Mary Kaye and I offer our most sincere condolences to Karen and the rest of the Mayne family.”

The Governor has authorized the Flag of the United States of America and the Flag of the State of Utah to be lowered in honor of Senator Ed Mayne. The flags shall be flown at half-staff on all state-owned facilities on the day of interment.

Photo by eecue

Also an article on BYU Newsnet

We are sad to announce the passing of Senator Ed Mayne. He was in his home surrounded by his family.

Here are a few news items about Ed Mayne’s passing:

• KUTV 2
• SL Tribune
• KSL
• Deseret News
• Fox 13
• Ed’s Son, Paul Mayne’s Blog

Viewable on Flickr: Thumbnails or Slideshow

Where
Grand America Ballroom

When
Dec 04 2007 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Co-chairs U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch and Kem C. Gardner invite you to a “A Roast and Toast” for Sen. Ed Mayne in appreciation for his service to the working families of the state of Utah.

The event will be held Dec. 4 at the Grand America Hotel Ballroom in Salt Lake City from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The event will be hosted by Sen. John Valentine, Sen. Mike Dmitrich, Sen. Gene Davis, and Sen. Curtis Bramble.

Cost is $150 per person; $1,500 per table (a table seats 10); $2,000 table sponsor

For more information please contact:

• Judy Barnett, (801) 972-2771, utaflcio@xmission.com

• Marcie Smith West, (801) 683-1033, marciesmithwest@gmail.com

Also Posted on the Utah Democrats Website. (with ticket information)

This beautiful sign was posted in Kearns, UT by anonymous.

Ed and Karen are grandparent times three.