WILLIAMSBURG - Edward H. Lake, 81, died peacefully at his Williamsburg residence Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, surrounded by his family.
Ed was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Traverse City, to John Leamon and Rose (Aschleman) Lake. On Jan. 31, 1942, Edward married Lorraine (Brow) at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau.
After 38 years as a foundry worker with the Traverse City Iron Works Foundry, Ed retired in 1983.
Edward was a life member of the VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, casino gambling, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and always had a great sense of humor.
Besides his wife of 63 years, Lorraine, Edward is survived by his son, Timothy Lake of Traverse City; daughters, Delmina (James) Hyder of Covington, Ga., Sherry Crouch (Arthur Linard) of Kalamazoo; one sister, Virginia Baynton of Buckley; and one brother, Dale Lake of Traverse City. Grandpa Ed leaves eleven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, and several sisters and brothers.
Upon his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to Munson Hospice.
Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
WILLIAMSBURG - Edward H. Lake, 81, died peacefully at his Williamsburg residence Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, surrounded by his family.
Ed was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Traverse City, to John Leamon and Rose (Aschleman) Lake. On Jan. 31, 1942, Edward married Lorraine (Brow) at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau.
After 38 years as a foundry worker with the Traverse City Iron Works Foundry, Ed retired in 1983.
Edward was a life member of the VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, casino gambling, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and always had a great sense of humor.
Besides his wife of 63 years, Lorraine, Edward is survived by his son, Timothy Lake of Traverse City; daughters, Delmina (James) Hyder of Covington, Ga., Sherry Crouch (Arthur Linard) of Kalamazoo; one sister, Virginia Baynton of Buckley; and one brother, Dale Lake of Traverse City. Grandpa Ed leaves eleven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Ed was predeceased by his parents, and several sisters and brothers.
Upon his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to Munson Hospice.
Arrangements are being handled by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
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Married Jan. 31, 1942
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Son of John Leamon and Rose Aeschliman Lake
Family Members
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Ida Mae Lake Umlor
1906–2004
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Leamon Edward Lake
1907–1988
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Mable Gertrude Lake
1909–1910
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Charles F Lake
1913–1972
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Alice Marie Lake Brooke
1916–1995
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Frederick Richard Lake
1917–1986
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S2 John Woodrow Lake Sr
1918–1979
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Rose Mary Lake Kluth
1919–1997
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Lucille Hannah Lake Nichols
1921–1946
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Virginia Louise "Ginny" Lake Baynton
1922–2019
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Carl Robert Lake
1925–1997
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Dale Joe Lake
1926–2013
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