Birth date: Jul 14, 1939 Death date: Sep 1, 2024
Edward Roland Child passed away on September 1, 2024, at the Holy Cross Davis Hospital from a heart condition. Roland was born July 14, 1939, at the old Dee Hospital in Ogden Utah to Roscoe Edward and Mary Gibson Child. Roland gr Read Obituary
My name is Jim White. I met Roland in 1982 while I was working for the Santa Clara County Assessor. Roland was with Bank of America managing property tax issues for customers having equipment leases with the Bank.
During the next 17 years, Roland and I had a number of meetings, some just Q & A, some a bit more adversarial. We aways finished with a smile and a handshake.
When B of A moved there operation to Charlotte, Roland applied to fill one of several vacacies in the SCC Assessor's office. I was assigned as the senior appraisal supervisor on the evaluation board which would recommend our choices for Senior management decisions.
When I saw Roland's application, I immediately recused myself from his interview. I felt I was faced with a no win situation. Recommend he be hired, "sure, you've been friend for nearly 20 years." Or, vote to reject him, a man I respected and considered a friend. At the end of the day, as we were rating the applicants, the other two panel members said, "we understand why you recused yourself on Mr Chid's interview, but we have just one question." They asked, "based solely on his interview, would you want him to work on your team." I said, "yes. Roland was hired, we worked together for seven years until my retirement. I began work as a contractor representing many Silicon Valley businesses .
Roland and I switched roles sitting on opposite sides of the table during Assessor/ Taxpayer Disagreements. We did , however, continue to smile and shake hands whenever we'd meet.
Be at peace, my friend.
Linda S Stewart lit a candle in memory of Edward Child
Roland is a fighter and one of the strongest people I know. To say we met under unfortunate circumstances would be an understatement, but I will never forget, the look in his eyes. I will survive this they said, whatever it is I need to do, I’ll do it. In true Roland form, he was hospitable, made jokes and even offered to cook for me.
Roland had every right to be bitter and mistrustful of the world. Instead, Roland filled his heart with love for his family, his neighbors and Kilo. And oh, how his family loved him....fiercly and dearly. I lost track of the number of times his sisters drove back and forth between Utah and California, but they were always in his corner. Always treating him with the utmost dignity and respect and making sure those who crossed his path, did so in kind. Roland’s siblings were his source of comfort, nurturance, protection and peace.
Roland found a sense of purpose in getting to know and encouraging his nieces and nephews. He really believed that the world was going to a be a better place because of them.
Roland embodies courage, bravery and resilience. I am so blessed to have known him, to learn from him and to be cared for by him.
You will be missed, Uncle Roland. I'll always remember riding in between you and Aunt Barbara on your motorcycle on the freeway all the way to Fairfield from San Francisco when I was 7. The helmet was giant on my head! I loved your adventurous spirit, exposing me to all the "fancy" restaurants when I visited, introducing me to oysters, and taking me out to the beach to ride horses! I always had so much fun with you. You always offered me the most positive, affirming advice when I was a young lady about not letting anyone tell me that I wasn't capable or smart enough to succeed. You were such good, solid man, and your presence in our lives will be sorely missed.
Vern & family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We are always thinking of you. Sincerely Joe & Sharon Gould
You were part of our family for close to 50 years. We love you and will miss you more than words can express. Thank you for being the best brother-in-law, and a wonderful husband to our sister, Barbara. Now, you're together again.
I few thoughts I have about Roland. He was 20 years older than me so our connection wasn't often, but I always felt he showed interest in me. Uncle Roscoe's kids were all so outgoing, unlike our family, and he was no exception. I looked forward to hearing about Roland, and if he came into town he always came over to visit with my parents and I would just sit and listen. When he married the first time, I believe it was on my 6th birthday. I would like to see records to verify, but it seems the wedding was in their backyard and I was feeling sorry for myself because no one knew it was my birthday. But, Uncle Roscoe knew somehow and he gave me a dime for my birthday. Silly, but true.
Roland was a bit older than me, we didn’t have a whole lot in common. I grew up next-door to him and we were cousins.
Fond memory I have, Roland was with the fire department. He came to Riverdale elementary school to talk about fires.
He chose me to come up and demonstrate how they use the oxygen mask. I was so proud and honored that he picked me and he told everyone I was his cousin.
