ARONSON — Edward J., 84; born Jul. 11, 1936 Auburn, Washington; died Feb. 2, 2021 Desert Hot Springs, California. Surviving: spouse, Dorene (Weseman); daughters, Cindy Brooks, Jannell Johnston and Cheri Hopkins; son, Jeffrey; brother, Alfred; sister, Evelyn Smith; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.