Don J. Edgar

Don J. Edgar, age 81 of Ithaca, passed away August 10, 2016 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

Don was born June 27, 1935 to Sherman J. and Letha (Perdue) Edgar in Alma, Michigan. He worked for Consumer’s Energy for many years. Don enjoyed hunting deer, fishing, and playing cards at the Ithaca Senior Activity Building. He also enjoyed visiting with people. Don was a member of the Bannister United Methodist Church.

Don is survived by his wife Doris; sons Todd (Bobbi) Edgar of Arkansas and Tim (Jody) Edgar of Arizona; step children, James (Wendi) Valentine of Morrice, Brian (Elaine) Valentine of Elsie, Bruce (Crista)  Valentine of Bannister, Vicki (Dennis) Van Allsburg of California; and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Arlan L. and Richard Edgar; and sisters Beverly Teeters and Belva Zimmerman.

Funeral services for Don will be 11am Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Pastor Mona Dye will officiate and burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4pm and 6-8pm, Sunday, August 14 at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Bannister United Methodist Church.

Comments

[Doris Patmon]

We are so sorry for your loss Doris! We are praying for you and your family.
Love,
Doris, Cedric, Roman, and Reid

[Deb]

Prayers to you, Doris & all the family at this difficult time. Don ALWAYS had something positive to say & I will TRY to carry on that trait! He was also my 'birthday buddy' as we share 6-27 birth dates! He will be missed. Love to you & yours!!
Deb & Rod Smith

[Jill rogers]

So sorry Doris, Don was a wonderful Christian man. We loved him very much. I pray for your peace at such a difficult time. Love you lots!!!

[Krystyna]

We are very sorry for your lost Doris. We loved you both very much and now Don is going to be sorely missed. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless you!
Love,
Gary & Krystyna Perdew

[Lori (Perdew) & Jim Brewer]

So much loss in 1 family line in 18 months! We will join you in missing Don's great smile, gift of easy conversation & optimism. May God hold you gently in the palm of His hand through this difficult time in your life.

[Richard Crowell]

So sorry Doris for you loss. Thinking of you and your family.

[Tim Crowell]

Cousin Doris,
So sorry for your lost. God Bless you and your family.
Tim

[Kathy & Bob Peters]

Hi Doris, I just couldn't believe it when I heard the news of Don's passing. We need to live each day the best we know how as we don't know what tomorrow will bring. We love you so much Doris and you have been such a wonderful friend all these years. We will remember you in our prayers. We love you both so much. Remember God is always with you, all you need to do is ask for His strength. Kathy & Bob
August 14, 2016

[Cara Evans]

Dear Doris, sorry very sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathy and prayers to you and the family. And to you a loving hug.

[Nola]

The beautiful love story of Don and Doris will make a special memory of how you two got together. Gods love reflected in you both. We will miss our special friend - Don. Gods peace be with you. Love , Nola

[Lorrene Stone]

Sympathies to all of the family in the loss of Don. Seems hard to believe this really happened. My prayers for peace and healing are with all of you.

[Lyle and Mickey Howard]

Doris, Lyle and I send our deepest sympathy. I only learned of Don's passing in the Weekly today. I am so sorry we did not make the funeral. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you and all your family.

[Gagliardo Family]

To the Edgar Family,
So sorry for your loss. May the memories you have warm your hearts in this time of sorrow. Rev. 21:3, 4
In deepest sympathy,