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Honoring a pair of legends

Published 7:30 am Monday, October 5, 2020

Honoring a pair of legends
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Honoring a pair of legends
People participate in a surprise parade on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of legendary Mercer Island High School boys basketball coach Ed Pepple, who passed away on Sept. 14 at the age of 88. The event also honored his widow, Shirley, who will move to San Diego — to be with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren — after living on the Island for 53 years. The parade began on the corner of Southeast 32nd Street and 77th Avenue Southeast. Photo courtesy of Bob Swanson

People participate in a surprise parade on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the life of legendary Mercer Island High School boys basketball coach Ed Pepple, who passed away on Sept. 14 at the age of 88. The event also honored his widow, Shirley, who will move to San Diego — to be with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren — after living on the Island for 53 years. The parade began on the corner of Southeast 32nd Street and 77th Avenue Southeast. Photo courtesy of Bob Swanson