Ed Bobit: A Man of Outsized Pleasures
One of the many times Ed got lucky and hit two turkeys with one shot.
An annual trip to Kona, Hawaii, with fleet friends was one of Ed's favorite destinations. After the loss of dear friends Don Fenton, Milo Matick and George Weimer, Ed would say, it was never quite the same.
At an awards ceremony in 1977.
Once yearly, Bobit Business Media held an awards ceremony for sales, editorial (named "The Eddys"), and the Chairman's Award for best company department. He was never so happy as giving out awards for outstanding feature-writing and especially sales milestones.
Ed and one of his dearest friends, Milo Matick.
Ed with his great-granddaughter, Alice Bobit.
At an awards ceremony in 1980.
Ed Bobit presents the annual Bobit Award to Heydon Hubler of Hubler Rentals for outstanding achievement in the industry in 1974.
Ed with his longtime assistant, Gloria Penrod.
Ty and Ed Bobit at Ed's desk.
The apron says it all. Ed enjoyed an icy beverage, especially when combined with a cigar and the game on TV.
Ed, Ty, and Blake Bobit celebrating Bobit Business Media's 50th anniversary in 2011.
One year, the company took its Christmas party to the bowling alley and Ed could strike with the best of them.
Ed with Chris Strain, director of accounting, and Michelle Mullen, publisher of NAILS Magazine.
A fishing trip with son Ty was one of the year's highlights.
Ed experiments with alternative transportation models on a hunting trip.
At the 1993 Maggie Awards with the NAILS Magazine team, who won Best Special Interest Publication.
At a 1977 AALA convention, Ed (center) embraces Chevrolet's Chuck McCrary (left) and AFLA president Duke Tookman.
Celebrating Ed's birthday at the office.
Ed in his office with a portrait of his father, Cyrill Bobit.
An early family photo. There were still two more children yet to be born.
In 2013, just months after a heart attack, Ed was tailgating with his son Ty and other friends and family at the Michigan/Michigan game (Spartans were victorious 29-6).
Though his Dodgers occasionally let him down, Ed had season tickets for years and would always attend opening day.
Ed and Ty Bobit at an L.A. Dodgers game.