Oklahoman Archives
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
April 3, 2010

Edwin W. deCordova , an outstanding husband, father, grandfather and friend ended this life on April 1, 2010 at the age of 80. He leaves a legacy of family and friends.

He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 22, 1930. He was the son of Jack and Hazel deCordova . He moved to Oklahoma City in 1942 and graduated from Classen High School in 1947. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma in 1952. While attending O.U., he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. After graduation, he worked for Texaco in Houston, TX. He served 2 years in the Army as First Lieutenant.

On December 23, 1955, he married Nancy Key of Tulsa, with whom he enjoyed 54 wonderful years. He and Nancy had three children. He began his CPA career with Billups, Wood & Mascho. In 1962, he founded the firm of Robinson and deCordova . Later the firm merged with Alexander Grant, now Grant Thornton, where he was managing partner from 1981-1988. Ed was an avid golfer. He was a member of Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club where he served as President.

He was actively involved in his community. He served on the following Board of Directors: Children's Medical Research, Oklahoma Alliance Against Drugs, Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce, Allied Arts Foundation, Heritage Hall School, Downtown Kiwanis, Metropolitan YMCA, Fortune Club, Economic Club of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Economic Development Foundation, Office of Business and Industrial Cooperation. He was a member of the American Institute of CPA's.

He was preceded in death by both parents, his son, Edwin, Jr., sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Stanton Brown of Waco, TX.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy, two daughters, Susan deCordova and Debby Scarborough, son-in-law, Lee Scarborough, two granddaughters, Martha Scarborough, Susan Gaultney and Nick Gaultney. Following a private burial, a memorial service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4400 N. Shartel Ave., in Oklahoma City, Saturday, April 3, at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Children's Medical Research, Westminster Presbyterian Church or to a charity of your choice. "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. "2 Timothy 4:7"