Edward Alward's obituary , Passed away on February 12, 2021 in Burton, Michigan

Edward Alward

October 5, 1932 - February 12, 2021 (88 years old)

Burton, Michigan

Edward Alward's obituary , Passed away on February 12, 2021 in Burton, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Swartz Funeral Home

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Edward Alward

October 5, 1932 - February 12, 2021 (88 years old)

Burton, Michigan

Edward Alward Obituary

ALWARD, Edward G. "Ed" – Of Burton, age 88, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at McLaren-Flint.

A private memorial service will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery later this summer.

Cremation has taken place.

Ed was born in Flint, Michigan on October 5, 1932, the son of the late Truman and Julia Alward.

He was a lifelong resident of Genesee County.

Ed served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Ed was employed by GM for 38 years, retiring in 1992.

He loved dogs, especially his companion, Molly.

Surviving are daughter, Carol (Chris) Phelps of Royal Oak;

sisters, Bernice Brawner of Flint, Shirley Demerly of Davison and JoAnn (Mark) Allen of Clio; granddogs, Bailey and Cleo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Julia; brother, Robert; sister, Louise; dog, Molly and granddog, Daisy.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Swartz Funeral Home


Updated by : Carol Phelps

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