Edwin Alexander

October 20, 2007

??????????? Edwin Alexander, age 89, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2007 surrounded by his loving family.? Edwin was born on December 27, 1917 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Lucy (Stackhouse) Alexander.? He graduated with an engineering degree from Toledo University in 1941.? He was a United States Army veter an of World War II, serving in the Ordinance on Okinawa.? Ed was an engineer for Dana Corporation, retiring in 1982.?? He was a member of Pilgrim Church.? Eds passion was spending time with his family and friends.? ?Dad was a special and loving man, always putting others first.? He was a handyman, helping others with his hands, heart and mind. ??????????? ?He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary and children James (Debbi) Alexander, Janet Alexander, Lisa (Kevin) Paxton all of Toledo, Ohio and Susan (John) Heiderscheidt of Hanover Park, Illinois; grandchildren Nicole Alexander, Bradford (Carrie) Alexander, Kurtis Alexander, Brandon (Stephanie) Paxton, Brett Paxton, Jessica Heiderscheidt, Sarah Heiderscheidt, Jacob Heiderscheidt, and Emily Heiderscheidt; brother William Alexander and sister Lucy Alexander both of Toledo. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Maurice.? ??????????? The family will welcome visitors at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue from 2-9 P.M. on Tuesday, October 23.? The funeral service will be conducted at Pilgrim Church, 1375 Sylvania Avenue, Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00 A.M.? Internment will immediately follow in Toledo Memorial Park. ??????????? In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Pilgrim Church Endowment Fund or to the charity of the donors choice.