Edward DeWeese
July 27, 1948 - March 20, 2010
Obituary
Edward A. DeWeese 61, of Indianapolis, was born July 27, 1948. Ed raised his family on the Southwest side of town. He passed away, peacefully, March 20, 2010. Edward is survived by his wife, Rita A. Starrett-DeWeese; daughter, Theresa A. (Jonathan) DeWeese-Duncan and Terry A. (Brian) DeWeese-Forsyth; siblings, Calvin DeWeese, Loren DeWeese, Jack DeWeese, Kay DeWeese-Rieu and Colleen DeWeese-Begley; 18 month old granddaughter, Bailey and unborn grandson, Jordan. Edward joined the United States Army March 27, 1967 and served two full tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Citation and the Combat Infantry Badge. After serving his country in war, he continued his army career in the Indiana Army National Guard, beginning in March of 1973, where he served as an armament inspector at Stout Field and later, as maintenance personal at Tyndall Armory. Edward retired from the U.S. Army in July of 2008. Edward was a life member of the VFW Post 2839 and Post 908, as well as a life member of the American Legion Post 64. He served as a board member of the trustees for the Legion for the last two years. He enjoyed donating his time to help these clubs perform their charitable events, but most of all, he enjoyed being surrounded by his loving family. He is greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Stevens Mortuary & Family Center, 5520 W 10th St, Indpls, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held there on Wednesday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made to the Marcia R. Starrett Cancer Org., 4155 W Troy Ave, Indpls, IN 46241. Online condolences may be made at: www.stevensmortuary.net
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Joe & Jan
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Although we knew Ed for such a short time we will always cherish knowing him. He would help others first, because he liked doing that. He would do fun raisers and charity work for someone in need. His family and friends knew him as a leader, but in the Mars Hill community he was "The Mayor". Our prayers go out his wife and family.
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Yvette Fancher
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May God bless you and your family in its' darkest hour let him be a light to guide you on a path that is filled with peace and understanding. One of my funniest memories of Ed is when we (Wayne Post #64 Color Guard) had a bbq at his house and we were on the trampoline about hurt ourselves severely! Too Funny. Thanks for the memories
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SGM (Ret) Ronald Anderson & Family
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I am very sorry that Ed passed away. He will be missed by those who Soldiered with hem, and those who knew hem as a "Friend".
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Lou George
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I am saddened to hear of Ed's passing, we served together many years and I always had the greatest respect for him as a person and a most professional soldier. My prayers go out to his family, he will be missed by many.
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Robin Hays
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DEAR Rita, my prayers are with you and your family.
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lawrence garrett
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You were my brother, Eddie. I will miss you. I will pray for Rita and the kids and their families. You fought the good fight. Rest in peace my Battle-Buddy.