In Memory Of
Edgar Wilford Ervin
Edgar Wilford Ervin
Edgar Wilford Ervin, loving husband, father, businessman and friend, passed away on March 29, 2007. Edgar was born 10/30/1915 in Junction City to George and Sadie Ervin. He married Irene Mae Brott on 1/15/1939 and they had a long and enjoyable life together, living in and being an active part of the Junction City community. Edgar and Irene had three children, Donald Wayne, Linda and Gary, four grand children and four great grandchildren. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Marilynn Ervin of Vancouver, WA; grandson Blake Williams, his wife Penny and their children Austin and Hampton of Leawood, KS; grand daughter Penni Bangs, her husband Shane Bangs and their children Brisa and Jacob of Lake Oswego, OR; brother Jerry, and his wife Mary Ervin of Junction City; brother Bob , and his wife Marge of Penrose, CO; brother Bill and his wife Carolyne of Bartlesville, OK; and many other important and loving family members. Preceding Edgar into God's hands were his parents, brothers Ralph and Emery, sisters Waunita Brott and Lucille Facklam, son Donald Wayne, daughter Linda Williams Young, and two grandchildren, Donald Paul Ervin and Gwendolyn Anne Williams.
After living for 40 years in the home he built at 830 Crestview, Edgar and Irene moved to Valley View Estates in 2000. On August 4, 2004 God called her home.
After graduating high school, Edgar worked in construction in the community and married Irene. Their first child, Donald Wayne was born in March, 1941, but died shortly thereafter of delivery complications. Linda was then born in 1942. Edgar entered the armed forces, serving in the Construction Battalion (CB's), and the entire family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia, where he was based for awhile and where Gary was born in 1944. In December, 1944, Irene and the two children moved back to Junction City, while Edgar was serving our country in the Pacific theater.
Once home from the war, Edgar, with other family members, started a masonry business. Many other business ventures he began or actively participated in were subsequently to flourish and bring positive changes and growth to the Junction City community, including construction companies, land development, motels, service stations, an electrical company, a plumbing company, an HVAC company, lumber yards and an insurance company. Edgar was very active in the community, serving on the city commission and being active in numerous local service clubs. He started and held office numerous times in the local Optimist club, going on to start another dozen clubs around the state and subsequently becoming Lt. Governor in the state Optimist organization. For many years he was an active member on the Board of Directors for the Central National Bank. He also found time to coach Pony League baseball.
Edgar loved, and was truly committed to, his family and community. His life was exemplary for each of us in that he exhibited and taught the values of honesty, integrity, creativity, and giving back more than he received. As he was a man of few words, his actions reflected these values in all of his undertakings and relationships. His belief in God was extremely deep and motivated him to continually aid others.
No one's life can truly be summarized in a brief writeup, nor can the emotions of family be adequately expressed in words to express the love and shared memories of a father and brother. Many who read this will recall hunting, fishing, boating and working with Edgar and it is his family's hope that you share these stories with others during this time, in recognition of the positiveness of Edgar's life.
A viewing will be held for friends and family at the Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, 203 N. Washington from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, April 1, 2007. Because of his love of community, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Junction City Optimist Club, or to Hospice at Geary Community Hospital % Geary Community Health Care Foundation, PO Box 3015, Junction City, KS,66441. or sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel. A family-only graveside service will be held at a later time.
After living for 40 years in the home he built at 830 Crestview, Edgar and Irene moved to Valley View Estates in 2000. On August 4, 2004 God called her home.
After graduating high school, Edgar worked in construction in the community and married Irene. Their first child, Donald Wayne was born in March, 1941, but died shortly thereafter of delivery complications. Linda was then born in 1942. Edgar entered the armed forces, serving in the Construction Battalion (CB's), and the entire family moved to Portsmouth, Virginia, where he was based for awhile and where Gary was born in 1944. In December, 1944, Irene and the two children moved back to Junction City, while Edgar was serving our country in the Pacific theater.
Once home from the war, Edgar, with other family members, started a masonry business. Many other business ventures he began or actively participated in were subsequently to flourish and bring positive changes and growth to the Junction City community, including construction companies, land development, motels, service stations, an electrical company, a plumbing company, an HVAC company, lumber yards and an insurance company. Edgar was very active in the community, serving on the city commission and being active in numerous local service clubs. He started and held office numerous times in the local Optimist club, going on to start another dozen clubs around the state and subsequently becoming Lt. Governor in the state Optimist organization. For many years he was an active member on the Board of Directors for the Central National Bank. He also found time to coach Pony League baseball.
Edgar loved, and was truly committed to, his family and community. His life was exemplary for each of us in that he exhibited and taught the values of honesty, integrity, creativity, and giving back more than he received. As he was a man of few words, his actions reflected these values in all of his undertakings and relationships. His belief in God was extremely deep and motivated him to continually aid others.
No one's life can truly be summarized in a brief writeup, nor can the emotions of family be adequately expressed in words to express the love and shared memories of a father and brother. Many who read this will recall hunting, fishing, boating and working with Edgar and it is his family's hope that you share these stories with others during this time, in recognition of the positiveness of Edgar's life.
A viewing will be held for friends and family at the Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel, 203 N. Washington from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, April 1, 2007. Because of his love of community, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Junction City Optimist Club, or to Hospice at Geary Community Hospital % Geary Community Health Care Foundation, PO Box 3015, Junction City, KS,66441. or sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Johnson Chapel. A family-only graveside service will be held at a later time.
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Sunday, April 1, 2007
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