Edward D. Stahlman, 64, of Crescent City, Florida passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida. Edward was born in Union City, Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 20, 1947. Edward faithfully served his country proudly in the U.S. Marines. He is preceded in death by his dad, Gusty H. Gariepy, brother, Bruce Stahlman and a grandson John David Stahlman, Jr. Edward loved to hunt and fish, 4 wheeling, watch wildlife and travel. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing Edward’s online page at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mr. Stahlman is survived by his loving wife, Ava F. Stahlman of Crescent City, Florida; sons: Edward D. Stahlman, Jr. And wife Victoria of Eustis, Florida, John Stahlman of Crescent City, Florida; daughter, Tina Sprague and husband Jason of Orange City, Florida; mother, Velma Gariepy of Orange City, Florida; brothers: Russell Stahlman and wife Corena of Osteen, Florida, Dale Stahlman and wife Sue of Meadville, Pennsylvania, Gary Gariepy and wife Linda of Eustis, Florida and Roy Gariepy and wife Karen of Orange City, Florida; sisters: Jane Davis and husband Frank and Karen Okey and husband Jack all of Dahlonega, Georgia; nine grandchildren; Many other family and friends who will miss him dearly. Visitation will be 7-9 on Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Watts Funeral Home Chapel in San Mateo, Florida. Memorial Service will be 11 AM, Friday, November 25, 2011 at the Moose Lodge #1641 in Crescent City, Florida. Simplicity Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
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So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. God Bless
I found this poem, it touched my heart.
This poem in memory of Ed, my favorite cousin.
I am Free……Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free…
My condolences to Ed’s family.
I am so sorry….
Linda Nichols Wright
when i heard this i was in shock.. my heart felt prayers go out to the whole stahlman family!
Dear Family, My heart goes out to each one of u. I did not know him but heard of this loss threw a family member. My family and i are praying for u. We are all terribly sorry for ur loss.
Ava & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was a good guy. He will be missed. If you need to talk please call.
God Bless & my Love too you all
Your friend
Love June
We were totally shocked to hear that Ed had left us…:( May God be with our sweet Ava and the family. If you need us, please call.
You will be missed by all of us!
You will alway’s be in our memories.
We certainly had good time’s in your presence.
Thank you for giving us all good momories to hold onto.
You are certainly loved!
We send our sympathy to his wife , children and grandchildren
Wanda and Adam
Ava, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord be with you in this trying time. Our condolences to the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ava and all the family.
Dear Karen & Jack,
We would like to express to you and your family our sincerest sympathy on the death of your brother. You were so fortunate to be able to spend some time with him not too long ago. Know that you are in our thoughts at this sad time.