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Edsel Stanton Sharrow
July 3, 1923 - October 26, 2021
Edsel Stanton Sharrow, age 98 of Traverse City, formerly of Filion, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021. Edsel was born July 3, 1923 in Filion, Michigan to the late Samuel and Mary Ann (Stanton) Sharrow. He attended Church School prior to enlisting in the United States Navy on February 19, 1943. He served on the USS Phelps DD 360 as an Electricians Mate 1st Class. He was honorably discharged on December 4, 1945. He married Idora M. Stirrett on November 30, 1954 in Beaumont, Texas. Ed and Idora raised their two daughters in Detroit and Roseville, while he was employed at Uniroyal Inc. for thirty six years. Upon his retirement in August 1978, he and Idora moved to the family farm in Filion, MI. Ed drove school bus for several years for Bad Axe School district. Upon selling the family farm, they moved to Bad Axe. On May 22, 1999, Ed and Christine Rankin were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Bad Axe. Upon Christine’s retirement, they moved to their present home in Traverse City, MI. Ed loved to garden and gave away many vegetables to family and friends. He also loved hunting on his property with his brother-in-law, son-in-law and granddaughter and grandsons. He was always happy being in the woods on his property. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ed was a gentle man and a gentleman. His lasting influence can be seen in the faces of his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Ed was very active in several Fraternal Orders, joining the Masonic Fraternity in 1957 at Roseville Lodge #522, transferring to Verona-Huron Lodge in 1985. He was Past Master and a 50 year Life Member. He was a Past High Priest and Life Member of Lebanon Chapter #125. Past TIM Huron Council Royal and Select Masons #90 Life Member. Past Commander of Bad Axe Commandry #52 Life Member. Michigan Prior #22KYCH Knight York Cross of Honor Life Member. Past Patron Order of Eastern Star Huronia Chapter #81 Life Member. Valley of Bay City Consistory Scottish Rite Life Member. Member American Legion Post #499 Port Austin, MI. Ed was a prior member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bad Axe, MI and a present member of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, MI. He is survived by his wife Christine, his daughters Diann (Jon) Carlson, Myrna (Terry) Serbin, grandchildren, Kristi (Lyle) Simmons, Lori (Aaron) Mansfield, Bart Carlson, Rebekah (Anthony) Schwarz and Shawn (Bethany) Serbin. Great- grandchildren, Cameron and Boden Mansfield, Owen and Mia Simmons, and Joshua and Asher Schulenberg. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Idora, his parents, his brother Shirley and sister Della. A celebration of his life combined with a Masonic/Eastern Star service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe. Friends may call for visitation at the funeral home from 11 am until the service time at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminister Road, Traverse City, MI 49686 or to a charity of the donors choosing
Edsel Stanton Sharrow, age 98 of Traverse City, formerly of Filion, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021. Edsel was born July 3, 1923 in Filion, Michigan to the late Samuel and Mary Ann (Stanton) Sharrow. He attended Church School prior... View Obituary & Service Information