Edward D. Whitson

October 19, 1949 - October 24, 2017

Edward D. Whitson, 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born on October 19, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio, to George and Joyce Whitson. Ed worked in the auto industry for over 35 years, starting in sales and progressing to a Finance and Insurance Manager. He loved the Detroit Tigers and the Dallas Cowboys. Ed loved to play golf with his friends, and was very proud of his hole-in-one on Hole #6 at the Giant Oaks golf course. He always enjoyed playing and visiting with his grandchildren and was really having fun playing cars and trucks with his great-grandsons. He was a very good grandpa! He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jan Whitson; daughter, Dana (Brad) D’Arcangelo; granddaughter, Taylor Logan (Eliott Baker); grandson, Michael Logan; two great-grandsons, London and Troy Baker; and brother, Bill (Joan) Whitson. Ed was preceded in death by his father, George Whitson; mother, Joyce Whitson; brother, Maurice Larry Whitson; and sister, Beth Whitson. Friends and family will be received at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, (between Secor and Douglas Roads), on Sunday, October 29th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., where a memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. Interment will be private. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ansberg-west.com