Edward
Edward J. Guider
Edward passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
He was born July 11, 1925 in Allegan the son of John and Nora (Maher) Guider. After graduating from Hopkins High School, Ed served his country in the US Air Force as a pilot during WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam and retired with the rank of Colonel. After WW II, he received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and taught math at Martin High School. While serving in the Air Force he earned his MBA from George Washington University and his Masters in Mathematics from the University of Michigan in order to teach math at the Air Force Academy. In his spare time Ed enjoyed golfing on leagues in Michigan and Florida. On June 30, 1945 at Truax Army Air Field in Madison, WI he married Margaret Shipley who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Edward Guider Jr of Arvada, CO, Gary (Sandi) Guider of Pinckney, MI, Michael (Lois) Guider of Oviedo, FL, Kathleen (Scott) Broers of Grand Island, NE and David (Olga) Guider of Alexandria, VA; 10 grandchildren, Mike, Matt, Corrie, Mike Jr., Brian, Eric, Jessica, Trenton, Angela and David; 14 great grandchildren; his sister, Mary Jane Velesz and his cousin, Jack Hennessey.
He was preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
Friends may visit with Edward’s family from 5:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Burial of Ashes will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Ed may be made to the
Air Force Association
(www.AFA.org).
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Edward J. Guider
Condolence Messages
Dick and Sylvia Davis
October 4, 2016 at 9:08 am
Margaret and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Reply
Pat and Russ Miner
October 4, 2016 at 9:48 am
Dear Margaret and family, we are so sorry to here of your loss. Ed was the best golf partner and such a gentle, kind man, it has been such an honor to know him. Sometimes shirt-tail cousins turn out to be the best. Will miss him. Love to all of you.
Reply
Mike Newkirk
October 4, 2016 at 11:34 am
Dearest Aunt Margaret,
Marcia and I are lifting you and the family in prayer to the God of all Comfort in this hour of loss. May you be richly blessed in the many memories of this wonderful man. I was very blessed to have an uncle like Ed.
Grace and peace,
Mike Newkirk
Reply
Jody Dill
October 5, 2016 at 7:50 am
Margaret, I’m Loretta’s daughter Jody, and she just loves you so much, and wanted to make sure that I give you and your kids a hug! She loved Uncle Ed, and has such great memories of him! If she was here I know she would be with you all! Love you to from Loretta, Scott and Jody
Reply
Ryan Lapham
October 5, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Margaret and Family
I was saddened to here of Ed’s passing. He was a great guy. Wonderful neighbor and a good customer. America lost one of our best men!
Ryan
Reply
Leave a Condolence
Cancel reply
Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked
*
Comment
*
Name
*
Email
*
Δ
Obituary Notification Service
Enter your email address if you would like to be notified when a new obituary notice is posted:
Search Obituaries
How do I send a condolence
At the bottom of this page, you will find a condolence form. You will need to fill out some basic information prior to typing your message. (We will not share your e-mail address with anyone) Once you are finished, simply click the submit condolence button. The condolence will be approved before it is published to the web site.
Share This Obituary
Your Name
*
Your Email
*
Their Name
*
Their Email
*
Message
CAPTCHA
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Δ
He was born July 11, 1925 in Allegan the son of John and Nora (Maher) Guider. After graduating from Hopkins High School, Ed served his country in the US Air Force as a pilot during WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam and retired with the rank of Colonel. After WW II, he received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and taught math at Martin High School. While serving in the Air Force he earned his MBA from George Washington University and his Masters in Mathematics from the University of Michigan in order to teach math at the Air Force Academy. In his spare time Ed enjoyed golfing on leagues in Michigan and Florida. On June 30, 1945 at Truax Army Air Field in Madison, WI he married Margaret Shipley who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Edward Guider Jr of Arvada, CO, Gary (Sandi) Guider of Pinckney, MI, Michael (Lois) Guider of Oviedo, FL, Kathleen (Scott) Broers of Grand Island, NE and David (Olga) Guider of Alexandria, VA; 10 grandchildren, Mike, Matt, Corrie, Mike Jr., Brian, Eric, Jessica, Trenton, Angela and David; 14 great grandchildren; his sister, Mary Jane Velesz and his cousin, Jack Hennessey.
He was preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
Friends may visit with Edward’s family from 5:00 P.M.to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Burial of Ashes will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Ed may be made to the
Air Force Association
(www.AFA.org).
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Edward J. Guider
Condolence Messages
Dick and Sylvia Davis
October 4, 2016 at 9:08 am
Margaret and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Reply
Pat and Russ Miner
October 4, 2016 at 9:48 am
Dear Margaret and family, we are so sorry to here of your loss. Ed was the best golf partner and such a gentle, kind man, it has been such an honor to know him. Sometimes shirt-tail cousins turn out to be the best. Will miss him. Love to all of you.
Reply
Mike Newkirk
October 4, 2016 at 11:34 am
Dearest Aunt Margaret,
Marcia and I are lifting you and the family in prayer to the God of all Comfort in this hour of loss. May you be richly blessed in the many memories of this wonderful man. I was very blessed to have an uncle like Ed.
Grace and peace,
Mike Newkirk
Reply
Jody Dill
October 5, 2016 at 7:50 am
Margaret, I’m Loretta’s daughter Jody, and she just loves you so much, and wanted to make sure that I give you and your kids a hug! She loved Uncle Ed, and has such great memories of him! If she was here I know she would be with you all! Love you to from Loretta, Scott and Jody
Reply
Ryan Lapham
October 5, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Margaret and Family
I was saddened to here of Ed’s passing. He was a great guy. Wonderful neighbor and a good customer. America lost one of our best men!
Ryan
Reply
Leave a Condolence
Cancel reply
Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked
*
Comment
*
Name
*
*
Δ
Obituary Notification Service
Enter your email address if you would like to be notified when a new obituary notice is posted:
Search Obituaries
How do I send a condolence
At the bottom of this page, you will find a condolence form. You will need to fill out some basic information prior to typing your message. (We will not share your e-mail address with anyone) Once you are finished, simply click the submit condolence button. The condolence will be approved before it is published to the web site.
Share This Obituary
Your Name
*
Your Email
*
Their Name
*
Their Email
*
Message
CAPTCHA
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Δ
Guestbook
Visits: 1
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors