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Marion Edgar Warthen

1927 - 2012

BORN

1927

DIED

2012

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Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Waterford

5391 Highland Road

Waterford, Michigan

Marion Warthen Obituary

WARTHEN, MARION EDGAR; of Waterford; September 13, 2012; age 85; born August 25, 1927 in Missouri. Son of the late Cecil and Fannie Warthen; husband of the late Gertrude Warthen; beloved father of Barbara Clary (Ralph) of Holland, MI., Deborah Davies (William) of White Lake, MI., Scott Warthen (Nadine) of Toms River, NJ. and the late Thomas; grandfather of Julie, Robert (Colleen) and Joseph Davis, Melissa Marcum (Thomas), Kimberly Sayles, Robert (Rachel) and Johnette Davies, Paul Ferrara and Thomas and Elisa Warthen; great grandfather of 11; great great grandfather of 2; brother of Helen Eiceman (Robert) of MO. Preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. Mr. Warthen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. He served as a Seabee in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Marion was a member of Commerce Township Goodfellows, the Jacket Club and F.&A.M. Masonic Lodge #121. A Celebration of Marion's Life will be held Monday, September 17, 2012, 11 a.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford. The Rev. Walter Dawson officiating. Interment to follow at Crescent Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. until the time of service. Masonic Service Sunday 7 p.m.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Sep. 14 to Sep. 16, 2012.

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Lynne Spillum

September 18, 2012

Dear Deb,Bill and Family, Mike and I are saddened to hear of the death of your father, Edgar. We know the last few years have been especially difficult, but as a family, you should be proud of the wonderful care you gave him. Our sympathy is with you all. Love, Lynne and Mike

Linda Sullivan-Warthen

September 16, 2012

Rest in peace Uncle Edgar, you will be missed

David Warthen

September 16, 2012

Sorry to hear of Uncle Edgar's passing and our prayers are with you .

Leslie Kolly

September 16, 2012

I worked with Edgar at Borderline,he was one of the nicest people I have ever met.

Dianne and Bob Simpson

September 15, 2012

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved father. We know that this is a time of deep sorrow and,as Christians, deep joy; all at once. We send our prayers of love and comfort to the whole family. Know that we're here for you, Deb and Bill, should you need to talk, laugh and just remember the good times. Reading your Dad's obit, he must have been a loving family man who gave to his family much joy and to his community a giving spirit. Jesus blesses him and the good Lord has him home at last. Love you.

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