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Irwin H. Eddy, son of William P. and Hannah Howell Eddy, was born June
16, 1869 in Castleton Twp., Barry Co., MI and went to be with his Lord
in the early morning Jan. 6, 1947 at the age of 77 years, 6 months, 15
days.
On Sept. 4, 1892 he was united in marriage to Leu Jennie Harper and to
this union was born 5 children, Grace, who died in infancy, and Cecile
A. Bostwick, who departed this life in 1924, Inez Hardy, and Ruth
Weyerman, both of Hastings, and William H. on the home farm.
The family moved to their farm home near Woodland in 1899.
Soon after establishing their home, they affiliated themselves with the
United Brethren church, where he has faithfully served in many
capacities, being a trustee of the church, at the time of his passing.
He was a man of sterling character and high ideals, always ready to do
whatever he could in his home, church and community.
The ones most keenly feeling their loss are his devoted companion, who
so faithfully and tenderly cared for him during his illness, 3 children,
8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, besides a wide circle of
friends.
Funeral services were held at the Woodland U. B. church, Rev. Vernon H.
Beardsley, of Charlotte, and Rev. M. M. Ovenshire officiating. [Obituary
found among papers of William Eddy]
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