Edward Lee Downs, 76, of Garland, was born Sept. 10, 1949, in Independence, Missouri, to Robert and Marie Downs. He passed away Jan. 12, 2026, in Lincoln.
Ed retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe in 2009 after 37 years of service. Ed enjoyed surfing the internet, going to auctions, watching football, taking care of his cats and sometimes just a quiet day!
Survivors include his wife, Linda; his son, Michael of York; daughter, Crystal Tannahill also of York, and daughter, Lucinda and Dale Buhr of North Port, Florida; three grandchildren, Cara Schrader of York, Dale Buhr, Jr., of Beatrice and Jacqueline Buhr of Hudson, Florida; and his brother, Bob Downs Jr. of Toledo, Oregon.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Craig Ryan Schrader.
A gathering of family and friends will be Friday, Jan. 16, from 10 – 11 a.m. at Volzke Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Committal will be in the Seward Cemetery.
Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
