Edward L. Canfield

Edward Canfield Obituary

CANFIELD Edward L. "Jack" Canfield, died at home on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 2:51 a.m. Edward was surrounded by his loving family. Born a West Virginia farm boy, his family made its way to Washington County, OH. At 10 Edward lost his cousin in WWII. His cousin was in the Navy so Edward's dream was to join the Navy in his honor. At 17 he enlisted as served in Korea. "It wasn't a conflict, it was WAR." Edward received a bronze star and in 1946 he went with Admiral Richard Byrd's expedition to the South Pole in Operation High Jump. Survived by wife/his rock of 58 years (December 21), Nedra Jane; three sons, Marc (Jenn), Craig, Ed's caregiver at home, and Scott (Ranane); five grandchildren, Scott, Warren, Cynthia, Alan, Ashley; siblings, Robert (Laura) McCutcheon, Mary Lee Carthel, Betty Powell; many beloved nieces and nephews who were very dear to Uncle Jack. Predeceased by both parents JR and Florence McCutcheon, siblings Wanda, Marzelle, Eugene, Andrew and Leroy. Special honor request for his step-father James Robert McCutcheon who treated him like his own son. Everything Ed knew he learned from his stepdad and his mother. Special thanks to HomeReach Hospice for all their loving care, especially nurse Jen. The family will receive guests at RODMAN FUNERAL SERVICE, 5464 N. High St., Columbus, Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 1-3 p.m. Funeral to follow at 3 p.m. Family will gather after service to share food and memories. Family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Canfield

8 Entries

Buell

October 22, 2010

Dear Jane and Family — Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and will continue in the days ahead. We remember well the last time you and Jack attended the Bartlett High Alumni Banquet and we sat across the table from you. We had a delightful evening getting to know Jack and recalling common experiences from our high school days. Those are now pleasant memories we call upon at this time of thinking of your loss. With love, Betty & Art Buell, Jacksonville, Florida ([email protected])

October 15, 2010

Dear Jane,Craig,Marc,Scott&family:

Craig and I were running some last minute errands tonite and we talked a bit more in the car about Jack. Craig said his dad thought alot of me, but it can't even compare to how highly I thought of him . When I dated Craig, Jack {and Jane} both treated me like family : more like their daughter in law than a girlfriend. Jack was one of the kindest people that I have ever come accross. His sense of humor was second to none !!!. I will miss him alot.

To Craig:God will surely bless you for all of your selfless acts of loving care towards your dad in his final days. Please know that you ALL are in my thoughts every day but esp. in my prayers.
Love you all , Julie { MOOSE } Bernthold .

October 14, 2010

Jane and family, I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I am glad you were able to be home with him these last few weeks. I often think of his last remarks about our mother and how sweet she was. I am sorry I didn't get a note off to him to thank him again. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

Gary & Janet Graham Fortney

rhonda henson

October 14, 2010

dear the davis family
i didn't know ur loved much excepet from what craig told me about him. he sounded like a very loving & careing person. i recently made him a beaded key ring . & craig told me he was happy to have it .and was telling his family about it. i was gald to make it. a friend told if u can make something for another person to make them happy u should do it so thats why i made it to make him happy & to make him smile just wish i couldve seen him smile & to get to know him. like i have his son .his son is a good friend so i'm sure ed/jack would have been also .
i just want to i'm sry for ur lose of a loved family member& friend/father husband/grandfather/brother uncle. but his shinning down on all of you & saying his no longer in pain that his w/ jesus & saving a place for all of u to join him some day .
from a friend of craigs
rhonda henson

October 14, 2010

The world has lost a truly great man...but our loss is heaven's gain. The Bible says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". Immediately!! He went from his bed... straight into the arms of Jesus! His last breath here was his first breath in heaven! That comforts us so much. He was instantly cured of leukemia. There is no sickness in heaven, or tears. Only joy and happiness. Uncle Jack is getting rewarded for a life well lived. He was so good to all of us. A real hero who had a heart of gold and so much love for all of us. My heart is heavy and sad, but I am happy for him, and I look forward to being with him there one day, so Uncle Jack...save me a place!!!!
Oval and I send all our love to Jane and Craig and Marc and Scott and the grandchildren. We are praying for you. Love, Shirley & Oval
Coolville, Ohio

October 13, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Dawn and Jared Nichols

October 13, 2010

We are so saddened by the passing of Uncle Jack. He truly was a remarkable man. Heaven has been blessed with a true angel.

Earl Davis

October 13, 2010

Being human, I am saddened by the passing of Uncle Jack and will greatly miss him. Being a believer, I am happy he is in a better place and at peace. I offer my most sincere condolences to all the family that is grieving the loss of our loved one.

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