Edwin Saferite

Rev. Edwin Roy "Ed" Saferite, born Oct. 28, 1931, in Kansas City, Kan., passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at his home in Tennessee.

Rev. Saferite graduated from John Rogers High School in Spokane, Wash. He attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., the College of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash., and Garret Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. He received his Master of Divinity from Eden Seminary in St. Louis, Mo.

Rev. Saferite served 60 years in United Methodist ministry, six years as an Industrial Chaplain for Boise Cascade, St. Louis, Mo., and founded Alternative Tours, Inc., Fulton, Mo. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his ability as a preacher, his sensitivity to social issues, and his love for his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Charles Saferite and Della Grace Brown; his first wife, Helen Clark Saferite; and his stepdaughter, Patricia Ann Kelley.

Surviving are his loving wife, Sharon Smith Saferite; his daughters, Michelle Saferite and Angela Heney of California; his sons, Mark (Hang) Saferite of Arizona and Todd (Angela) Saferite of Missouri; his stepdaughter, Loraine (Jim) Humphrey of Tennessee; his stepson, John (Elizabeth) Kelley of Alabama; 16 grandchildren; his siblings, Jacqueline McCubbin of Arizona, Dann (Gene) Gesch of California, Norman (Judy) Saferite of Arkansas, and Ronald Saferite of California; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Loraine Smith; and his faithful dog, Abby.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County, 30 East Adam Street, Crossville, Tenn. 38555, New Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 323 Redwood Drive, New Bloomfield, Mo. 65063, or KSDS, Inc. (a non-profit organization providing canine assistance to individuals who are visually impaired or physically handicapped), 124 West Seventh Street, Washington, Kan. 66968. Expressions of condolences may be made at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com

Visitation: Friends may call from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill.

LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Aug. 31, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Saferite

8 Entries

Monica (Gesch) Heckman

November 7, 2012

I just received the picture memorial program for Uncle Ed: This is just how I remember him - a smile and a twinkle in his eye ready to tease! (not so much the shirt n tie though!). I remember our family visiting St. Louis in the hot and muggy summer times, and the Saferite family visiting us in California with the pop-up tent trailer -- good thing as there were relatives sleeping everywhere! Good Times/Good Memories :) Rest in Peace Uncle Ed <3

Jean Benzen

August 31, 2012

Sharon: I'm very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I know he was welcomed with open arms in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of great loss.

Jim & Audrey Gillis

August 30, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

August 30, 2012

Sharon and Mother - I have great memories of Mr. Ed and the two of you! Trips with Alternative Tours was always loads of fun. Mr. Ed was a very special man and I am sure he has a special place in Heaven. Sending my sympathy in your loss and for God's blessings in the days ahead. Live remembering his special love and dedication to the both of you. Shirley Thomas, Mokane, MO

Marsha Besermin

August 30, 2012

Sharon - thinking of you and sending our love and prayers. I will never forget his humor and our trip to Colorado. He really touched Bob and I in a very special way by being there on the most special day of our lives when he married us. He will always hold a very special place in my heart and not many people ever leave that unique lasting impression on Bob but Ed sure was one of them. Love to you, Bob and Marsha

Amanda Young

August 30, 2012

It was truly an honor to meet Ed and Sharon. He will be greatly missed by many. I deeply cherish the times that I have spent with Ed and Sharon. One thing that I will always remember about Ed, he was a man of few words. But when he spoke to me, I listened. He really doesn't know how many lives he has changed and had an impact on. God is welcoming home a true blessing.

Dave & Juanita Bura

August 30, 2012

Sharon & Mom - & family - we are thinking of you and your loss at this time , our prayers are with you .

August 30, 2012

We send our love and sympathy - we will miss our favorite neighbor who always made us laugh!
Catherine and Bill

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