Loved to work with wood and his craftsmanship Edward (Ed) Christy passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at his home in Ava.
Ed entered this life on Jan. 20, 1920, in Wiley, Colo., one of 15 children of Lewis and Violet Christy.
Ed loved to work with wood and his craftsmanship was well known in the area. He took great pride in creating something out of a piece of wood, whether it was a whole house or a small object. There are several people living in homes in the Ava area that are showcases of his workmanship.
He loved baseball games and never missed a domino game. He was involved in the community activities such as playing cards at the Senior Citizens Center and listening to music downtown. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was active in his church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Violet; his wife and the mother of his children, Lois, and also his wife, Wilda; and one daughter, Martha Nichols; as well as 13 brothers and sisters.
Ed is survived by his wife, Bea, of the home; two daughters, Violet Blakey and husband, George, and Joyce Burton; one son, William and wife, Barbara; and a son-in-law James Nichols. He is also survived by one sister, Viola Denney, 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He also leaves a host of friends and family.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 19, in the Ava Family Funeral Home. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery, Newton, Iowa, on Monday, April 23, at 2 p.m.
All arrangements were under the direction of Ava Family Funeral Home.
