Edward Fadeley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edward Fadeley
Fadeley in 2009
88th Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court
In office January 1, 1989 – January 31, 1998
Preceded by	J. R. Campbell
Succeeded by	Susan M. Leeson
President of the Oregon State Senate
In office 1983–1984
Preceded by	Fred W. Heard
Succeeded by	John Kitzhaber
Personal details
Born	Edward Norman Fadeley (1929-12-13)December 13, 1929 Williamsville, Missouri
Died	August 30, 2015(2015-08-30) (aged 85) Springfield, Oregon
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouses	Nancie Fadeley (1953–1984); Darian Fadeley (1987/88–2015)
Alma mater	University of Missouri University of Oregon

Edward Norman Fadeley (December 13, 1929 – August 30, 2015) was an American lawyer and politician. He was an important figure in the state of Oregon. He served as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. Before that, he was a member of both the Oregon House of Representatives and the Oregon State Senate. He even led the Oregon Senate for one session. Later in his life, he faced some issues regarding the rules for lawyers.

Edward Fadeley: A Life in Oregon Politics

Early Life and Education

Edward Norman Fadeley was born on December 13, 1929. His birthplace was Williamsville, Missouri. His parents, Robert and Nelle Fadeley, were both teachers. He grew up in Missouri. When he was 14, he decided he wanted to become a lawyer.

After high school, he went to the University of Missouri. He graduated from there. Then, Edward joined the United States Navy and served for three years. After his time in the Navy, he moved to Eugene, Oregon. In 1954, he started studying at the University of Oregon School of Law. He was a very determined student. He even said he would finish first in his class.

In 1957, Fadeley graduated from law school. He did indeed finish at the top of his class. He married Nancie Peacocke, and they had two children, Shira and Charles. Edward Fadeley then started his own law practice. He worked as a private lawyer for 31 years. He and Nancie divorced in 1984. A few years later, he married his second wife, Darian.

Political Career in Oregon

In 1960, Fadeley was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives. He represented Eugene as a Democrat. He spent a total of 26 years working in the Oregon Legislature. In 1963, he moved to the Oregon State Senate. He became the Senate President in 1983.

From 1971 onwards, he served alongside his then-wife, Nancie Fadeley. She was a member of the House at the time. While in the legislature in 1983, he tried to change the Oregon Constitution. His goal was to prevent any sales tax in the state. He didn't succeed in changing the constitution. However, he did help stop attempts to pass a sales tax during that session.

In 1986, he ran for governor. But he lost in the primary election. This meant he didn't become the candidate for his party. In 1988, Fadeley ran for a spot on the Oregon Supreme Court. He won the election on November 8, 1988. He was re-elected for a second six-year term in 1994. He later resigned from the court on January 31, 1998.

Challenges and Rules for Judges

During his campaign in 1988, Fadeley faced some issues. He didn't follow all the rules for judges when asking for campaign money. This was a big deal for the Oregon Supreme Court. It was the first time the court officially criticized one of its own members. Later, a group recommended that Fadeley be temporarily stopped from working. However, the Oregon Supreme Court dropped these issues after he resigned from the court.

Later Years and Passing

In 2007, Edward Fadeley faced more issues regarding the rules for lawyers. The Oregon Supreme Court temporarily stopped him from practicing law for 30 days. This was because he had violated ethics rules, including charging too much for his services.

Edward Fadeley passed away on August 30, 2015. He died of heart failure at a hospital in Springfield, Oregon. He had suffered a heart attack about a week before his death.

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  Fadeley in 2009