In Memory
Donald R. Edwards
June 25, 1932 - April 30, 2012
BRISTOL - Donald R. Edwards, 79, of Bristol, passed away at his home at 9:30 a.m. on April 30, 2012. He was born on June 25, 1932, in South Bend, to Clifford & Margaret Rose (Mann) Edwards.
On November 28, 1954, he married Patricia Mackey in South Bend. Surviving are his wife; 3 daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Albaugh, Betsy Carmean and Amy (Doug) Wardlow, all of Elkhart. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, and by a brother, Charles D. Edwards.
Donald graduated from Riley High School in South Bend. He was a Korean War veteran. He was a purchasing agent for Skyline for 14 years and LaSalle Bristol for 15 years. He also worked at Lane McDuff for three years. He was a member of the Mason, SAR, Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge. Donald was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #36 in South Bend. He also volunteered at Elkhart General Hospital and the RV Hall of Fame. He enjoyed grilling and smoking food for family and friends. He hosted a yearly pig roast for over 25 years.
There will be a memorial service for Donald held at a later date. Cremation will take place. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials in memory of Donald may be sent to Heart Reach of Michiana (heartreachmichiana.org) 500 Arcade Ave., Suite 230, Elkhart, IN 46514; or to the RV Hall of Fame, RV/MH Heritage Foundation, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46514.
Published by South Bend Tribune on May 3, 2012.
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