Mr. Edwin Joseph Anthony, Age 88 of Grant, died Saturday, December 09, 2006 in Fremont.  He was born Edwin Joseph Anthony in Oswego, New York the son of Marie J. (Murray) and Robert J. Anthony on March 23, 1918.  He married Florence Little on December 20, 1958 in Grand Rapids and she preceded him in death on February 12, 2000.  He was an Electrician for Kelvinator, Grand Rapids until his retirement.  He was a member of Grace Bible Church and the V.F.W. Post #4249, Newaygo.   Bombadier instructor during World War II. 

He is survived by his daughters Kathy & Jim Loew of Fennville; Patricia Anthony of Grand Rapids; Christine Anthony of Raleigh, NC; his step daughter Pat Wingeier of Newaygo; his son Stephen Anthony of Chelsea; his step son Richard & Marie Little of Grand Rapids; 17 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; his sisters Irene Wilder of Oswego, NY; Helen Paparo of Oswego, NY; Marie Demling of Oswego, NY; Jean Crouch of Oak Island, NC; his brother Robert Anthony of Oswego, NY; he was preceded in death by his wife Florence Anthony; his step son Herbert Little; and his sisters Ann Smith and Eleanor Van Buren. 

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM from the Grace Bible Church, Newaygo on Saturday, December 16, 2006 with Pastor Sam Whittaker officiating.  For memorials please consider Grace Bible Church.   You may sign his online guest register at www.mckinleyfuneral.com

- McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231-652-5613.

 

 

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Marie Rose
Wednesday December 13, 2006
18:17:13

Ed was in a room with my Dad, Henry Crandall, at the nursing home. We all liked him & thought he was such a nice man. I always cleaned his glasses whenever I cleaned my parents glasses. He was always reading & his glasses usually needed cleaning! He was very proud of his family & always showed me cards & pictures that he received. We were all glad we got to know him.

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Decker Family
Thursday December 14, 2006
10:25:18

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Mr. Anthony was a wonderful neighbor and friend, he will be missed greatly. George and Ellen Decker and family

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CAROL VERBRUGGE
Friday December 15, 2006
13:09:50

I NEVER MET MR. ANTHONY, BUT RICH AND MARRIE LITTLE ARE VERY DEAR FRIENDS OF MINE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THEM AND ALL MEMBERS OF MR. ANTHONY'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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