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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Edward A. Gist who was born in Illinois on August 5, 1923 and passed away on January 25, 2007 at the age of 83. We will remember him forever.
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Peace / Susie &. Steve Bahnfleth (Friend)
We first met Ed (and Margaret) at Coon Creek. Ed was like a big teddy bear. He always had a big smile, and made you feel like he was really glad to see you.
We remember his big birthdays parties, with the yard full of tents, to...
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Farewell..Ed / Linda & Archie Davidson (Friend)
Ed and Margaret were good Friends to us and My Parents..I remember them both Fondly from Coon Creek..My Dad passed away on 10-12-05..Hopefully Dad and Ed are Fishing and telling eachother tall tales..
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What a Guy / Nola & Jerry McQuigg (Camping Friends )
Margaret and family we send our sincere sympathy. The first time we met Ed, he made us feel like family. He always had time for everybody, even Chelsie our dog. We loved being with Ed, especially fishing and time spent around a camp...
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| His legacy |
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The Broken Chain
The Broken Chain
Little did we know that morning
That God was calling your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken and
Nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
The Chain will link again.
We love you and miss you! |
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Biography
Edward “Ed” A. Gist, 83, of Decatur, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at home.
Ed was born on August 5, 1923 in Stonington, son of Coy E. and Emma M. Minikin Gist. He married Margaret Mary Stuckey on August 28, 1945 at St. Thomas Parish in Decatur. She survives.
Ed is also survived by son, Dwight E. (Brenda) Gist of Decatur; daughter, Randi D. (Larry) Jones of Danville; son, Donn M. Gist of Decatur; daughters, Teri M. (Joe) Fleming of Mt. Zion and Constance A. (David) McGee of Florissant, MO; sons, Daniel F. (Rhonda) Gist of Decatur and Douglas J. (Tina) Gist of Riverton; daughter, Amy A. (Jeff) Shields of Wood River; sisters, JoAnne (Alfred) Born and Mary Ancilla Waggoner, both of Decatur; twenty-two grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
His parents; seven brothers; four sisters; and one grandson, Brandon Fleming, preceded him in death.
Ed retired on December 31, 1986, after 22 years of service, from Wagner Castings as Superintendent of Malleable Foundry. He was formerly employed as a Maintenance Foreman with Borg-Warner. Ed was also formerly a Special Agent for the Wabash Railroad in Decatur and was the owner of the Mobile Service Station on Borcher’s corner in Decatur.
Ed was a World War II U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1941 – 1945 and a member of the American Legion in Findlay. He was a member of Holy Family Parish in Decatur and a former member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Shelbyville and St. Patrick Parish in Decatur.
Ed loved playing softball as a young man and, later in life, he enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards and dominoes, and taking care of his yard. He enjoyed listening to the Golden Oldies, but Tom T. Hall was his favorite performer. Ed loved eating at Chinese food restaurants in Decatur. He enjoyed visiting Lake Shelbyville and spending time with all of the good friends he made while camping. His favorite times camping was spent, while spending the winters in Hattiesburg, MS, sitting with his buddies around the campfire.
Ed was very proud of his family and worked very hard to provide for them. He loved being with his family. The more they visited - the better he liked it. He loved and was proud of all of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held at noon on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Holy Family Parish, with Fr. Joe Molloy as celebrant. Visitation will be held one and a half hours prior to the mass at Holy Family. Interment will be held at St. Isadore Cemetery in Dalton City. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish or the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Clary Funeral Consultants in Peoria. |
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