Cody Clyde Eden

Cody Clyde Eden was born on May 19, 1924 in Graton, California to Joseph and Lusiney Eden. He passed away on October 16, 2004 at 80 years of age. He was raised by his parent in California until he was drafted out of high school and into the army. He served in the military for three and a half years in India. While in the service his mother passed away and his father remarried to Josephine Hand. When he returned from the service he went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad. After thirty years of dedication he retired from the railroad as a telegraph chief in Winslow, Arizona. While in Winslow he was involved in the community and worked with the Boy Scouts of America. Cody was introduced to Sue Betty by friends in Cottonwood and they have been happily married for the past nineteen years. After retirement Cody took up many hobbies. He worked as a handyman and served many of the elderly with minor home repairs. He was known doing his favorite pastime repairing, washing and refurbishing used toys. He could be found wherever he went giving toys to children. He brought much happiness to our community as the \u0027\u0027Toy Man\u0027\u0027 and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Cody is survived by his wife Sue Eden, two step-daughters, Judy Backus and Gwen Richards; eight step-grandchildren and twelve step-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 19th at the Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery, Clarkdale. Memorial donations may be sent to Northern Arizona Hospice 269 S. Candy Lane Cottonwood, AZ 86326 or One In Christ Church 2080 S. Hwy 260 Cottonwood, AZ 86326.