Ann Beth Eadler

Ann Beth Eadler Battle Creek Ann Beth (Horbiak) Eadler, 87, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009, at the Upjohn Care Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Ann was born August 25, 1922, in Jerome, PA, the daughter of Roman and Mary (Kovalchik) Horbiak. They preceded her in death in 1961 and 2001, respectively. Her husband of 40 years, Duane P. Eadler, preceded her in 1984. She is survived by her sister Helen J. Pokrifcak of East Chicago, IN; sons Richard (Susie) of Hartsville, TN, Robert (Alice) of Nashville, TN, Raymond of Germantown, MD and Donald of Madison, TN, and daughter Patricia Hagerty of Kalamazoo, MI. She also leaves twelve grandchildren, one step-grandchild, nine great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Ann lived in Jerome, PA until she was 18, graduating from Conemaugh High School in 1939. Ann moved to East Chicago in 1940. She joined the U.S. Air Force Women's Technology Corps where she was trained to repair and rebuild military aircraft electrical instruments. In 1943 she went to work near the Warner Robins Airbase outside of Macon, GA. There she met Duane who was in the Army Air Corps and stationed at Warner Robins Field. They were married in April of 1944 and were together until he was shipped overseas in early 1945. When he returned in 1946, they settled in his hometown of Battle Creek, where she spent the rest of her life. From 1946 until the early 1970's, she lovingly and tirelessly devoted her life to her marriage and raising their children. In 1972 she enrolled in Kellogg Community College and earned two Associates Degrees. She continued her education, earning certification as a Dietary Manager. She was later employed at several places including dietary manager at Riverside Manor, Baker Brothers Cleaners, Shaw Funeral Home and Emily Andrus Home. She was an avid reader and enjoyed creative writing. Ann was an excellent cook. She enjoyed gardening and canning. She cherished times together with Duane at their cabin in Northern Michigan. Ann's love for others showed through the countless phone calls, and the cards and gifts she unfailingly sent to family and friends for every conceivable occasion. Visitation will be from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Royal Funeral Home, Battle Creek, MI. Funeral services will be held at 12:00p.m., Friday, September 18, 2009 at Royal Funeral Home.