Edwin Stead Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

September 24, 2014

LOCATION

Grand Blanc, Michigan

Stead, Edwin "Jack" Grand Blanc Age 66, passed away on September 24, 2014 after fighting a long battle with heart failure. He is survived by his loving wife of 44+ years, Pamela K. Stead, their children Valerie (Pete), Brian (Wendy), & Jack (Heather), his loving brother Robert (Petra) Stead and sister Sharon Birnie, and two beautiful grandsons, Dimitrios "Petey" & Jack. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Beatrice Stead and his younger brother, Tom Stead. Born on December 15, 1947 in Ludington, MI, Jack moved to Flint at a young age and attended Southwestern High School through his sophomore year, ultimately graduating from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin where he was Captain of his Company and Football Team. Jack attended and played football at the University of Michigan, his lifelong passion. He met his wife Pam at the Montgomery Ward's department store in downtown Flint, where she was working in the shoe department. Jack worked in his father's business, Wolverine Water Treatment, eventually taking over in 1975 and ran it for 35 years before retiring. Jack dedicated his life to his family. He would often say, "There is nothing more important to me than my family," and spent countless hours at dance recitals and soccer games, meeting many of his best friends along the way. He will be remembered for his huge heart and incredible kindness to all. Visitation, Saturday, September 27, 2014, 4-8pm and Sunday, September 28, 2014, 1-4pm & 6-8pm at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Pam, Jack, Brian, and Valerie, our entire family was so very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We did not find out until Saturday night, well after the funeral. Jack was a wonderful man, and will remembered by the entire Long family for his kindness to all of us, and his vast generosity to the baseball team that Ed coached , including taking the entire team to Tiger Stadium - something the boys will always remember. Ed, Ryan, Eric, and I all send our most sincere condolences to your...

Diana Long

October 06, 2014 | Grand Blanc, MI

All of you.....He was a wonderful source of love,gentleness and kindness and will continue to be with you each and every day. I can see his smile right now as I think of the first day I met him when Val was pregnant with baby Jackie. His love will continue to shine upon all of you and comfort you. Hugs and love to you all....
Miss Linny xoxo

Linny Quinn

October 01, 2014 | Dexter, MI

My company was located just around the corner from Jack's back in the 1980's. Whenever I came in we always had a good discussion about some new technology or trading technique he was trying out. Good memories. Good man. My sincere condolences to his family.

David Hyde
Dallas, TX

David Hyde

September 29, 2014 | Dallas, TX

Pam, Jack Jr, Val, and Brian, we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Jack Sr. We fondly remember the fun times we had at UM soccer games when Jack Jr. and Chris Coleman were playing. Jack Sr. was truly a wonderful man admired by everyone who came in contact with him. Our most sincere sympathy and regards, Diane and Bruce Coleman

September 29, 2014

Jack, Heather and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathies are with you all at this time of grief. May the memories and his love for all of you be of comfort to you all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Carl & Emilie Tiedemann

September 29, 2014 | Elkhart, IN

Pam, Bryan, Val and Jack....my arms are wrapped around you all. Jack was a supportive Dad, loving husband and a hero to many young men today!!! He has forever been the epitome of a good man. His spirit will be missed.

Jan Adams

September 28, 2014 | Davison, MI

Val and Family,

Our thoughts are with you and your family. Now is the time to be with your family more than ever and share your memories and love for your dad.

Jane, Peter, Kate and Jordan Montero

September 28, 2014 | Ann Arbor, MI

To Pam. I was sorry to hear about Jack. If his family is an indication of the type of man he was he was a really great guy.

Barry Wood

September 27, 2014 | Grand Blanc, MI

Jack was the closet to being my brother in High School. Many laughs running back and forth to our homes when we were in training. He loved to blindside me knocking me head over heels into one of the sand traps on the Flint Country Club. Lifting weights listening to Del Shannon. Playing football on the Stead's front lawn with all three Stead boys. We used Bobby as our football, I can still hear that 5 years laughing. Mrs. Steady cookies, Mr. Stead keeping us in line. Didn't want to cros...

September 27, 2014

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