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Edward Farlin Obituary

Edward E. Farlin Charlotte Age 72 of Charlotte, MI, died Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Ingham Regional Medical Center, Greenlawn Campus in Lansing. Ed was born February 22, 1937 in Charlotte, the son of Carl B. and Wilma (Stofflet) Farlin. He was a 1955 Graduate of Charlotte High School and had been employed by the McDonald's Dairy and Country Fresh Dairy of Flint, MI from where he retired after 43 years of service. He had lived in Flint for 38 years, returning to Charlotte 8 years ago. While in Flint he had been a member of the Third Ave. Baptist Church for 25 years and was currently a member of the First Baptist Church of Charlotte. He had served as President of the McDonald Dairy Credit Union and was currently a member of the Eaton County Buck Club. Ed was a collector of Jim Beam Bottles and had a milk bottle collection. Surviving are: his wife of 45 years, Susan L. (Dygert) Farlin; 3 sisters, Shirley (Don) Howe of Watsonville, CA, Elizabeth (Jim) Line of Arizona and Sue (Bill) Wilson of Aurora, CA; brother, Warren Farlin; mother-in-law, Katherine June Dygert of Charlotte; brother-in-law, Neil O. (Alice) Dygert of Grand Ledge; sister-in-law, Ruth (Richard) Moody of Escanaba; an aunt, Ellen Backofen; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alice Farlin; brother, Robert B. Farlin and father-in-law, Neil Dygert. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Charlotte with the Rev. Robin Crouch officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery in Walker, MI (near Grand Rapids) Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Charlotte or the American Diabetes Association. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 4, 2009.

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Jackie Janousek

October 11, 2009

10/11/2009
Sue,
I wanted to let you know I am going to drive home and see you. I was told today about Ed. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts ( and fond memories) are with you. I am sure you will have plenty of support and love from family and freinds.
Jackie Janousek

Tim Gilbert

October 10, 2009

Sue,
I already miss him. He was such a great man. My love and prayers go with you.

October 9, 2009

Dear Sue,

I'm blessed to have been there with you, this past week. Ed was always the big brother to me whenever there was a need. I hold him in my heart. May you find peace in knowing how much you meant to him.

Love, Elizabeth

Christie Haus

October 7, 2009

Dear Sue,
My sincere sympathies to you at this very difficult time. I pray that you can gather strength from your faith in God and the love of your family and friends. He was a good man and you had such a loving marriage. You are two very special people. May God watch over you and keep you in the palm of His hand. God bless you. Love, Christie Haus

October 7, 2009

Sue, So sorry to hear of your loss. Absent here but present with the lord. I will be praying for you.
Sincerely, Shanna(Taylor) Strader

Perry Patrick

October 6, 2009

Hello Aunt Sue , I'm so sorry I can't be there for you . I will miss Uncle Ed so much . I've nothing but the fondest memories of you both . I'm only sorry I didn't get the chance to see you two again . All my love to you .

October 6, 2009

Aunt Sue,We will miss Uncle Ed very much,you are in our thoughts and prayers.

ALICE RIVERA

October 6, 2009

SUE,
UNCLE ED WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I AM SO SORRY I CAN'T BE THERE.
LOVE,
ALICE, OZZIE & FAMILY

Nate Bristol

October 5, 2009

I will be praying that all God's people will comfort your family and truely show you His love in this time of sorrow. I love you Sue and will be praying for all your family!

Nelson Farlin

October 4, 2009

To the family of Ed Farlin.
Although we have been separated by miles and years I have the fondest memories of Eddie. May God be with you all at this time of sorrow.
Your Cousin,
Nelson (Kathy) Farlin

Christ Community Baptist Church (Third Ave.)

October 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

George Tanner

October 4, 2009

Hi Sue,
Please accept Karen & I sincere condolance. We feel enriched having known Ed, & look forward seeing him again.

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