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Edward J. Eyring Obituary
DR. EDWARD J. EYRING and his wife, MARY JANE EYRING, died on May 14, 2002, as a result of an auto accident while visiting Honduras on a mission's trip. They moved to DC in 1996 to direct the Gospel Rescue Ministries of Washington, D.C.. They had since "retired," using their gifts and talents to further the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Besides so many dear friends, they are survived by their five children and nine grandchildren:Dr. Margot O. Eyring of Washington, DC, Lisa E. Guthrie of Kansas City, MO with her husband Dale and their children Lauren, Jennifer and Marshall, Dr. Alison R. Eyring of Singapore and her husband James, Dr. Edward J. Eyring, II of Salt Lake City, UT with his wife Paige and sons Keaton and Alexander, and Jean E. McDonald of Silver Spring, MD with her husband Matthew and their children Clinton, Lucy, Joseph and Lisa. A memorial service will be held in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Washington Community Fellowship, 907 Maryland Ave., NE, Washington, DC. Also, a memorial service will be held in Knoxville, TN on Sunday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of the Knox Area Rescue Ministries, 418 N. Broadway Ave., Knoxville, TN. The family thanks you for your overwhelming support and love and asks that in lieu of flowers, cards and donations may be sent in care of Christian Perspectives, 500 4th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003. Funds received will be used to continue the ministries of Ed and Mary Jane. They will be greatly missed, but we know that they are now in heaven, rejoicing with their Lord, Jesus Christ: awaiting all those they have loved and left behind. Nothing would make them happier than to see you all again... "over yonder."
He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, and to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God...''
Micah 6:8
Arrangements by JOSEPH GAWLER'S SONS.
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Marilyn Brown Shaw
June 1, 2002
I was stunned to learn of the tragic accident. The world has lost two beautiful, giving people. My heart goes out to all their family and friends. Mary Jane and Ed will be greatly missed. - High School friend, Marilyn Shaw
Joan Anderson
May 29, 2002
Please accept my condolences on your loss
Joan(Anderson) Sigafoos
June Willey Gilbert
May 28, 2002
During high school, I had the good fortune to be in many classes with Mary Jane. She was a very bright young lady and a leader in her class. I was very glad to visit with her at the 2000 Class reunion and meet her husband, Ed. Condolences to all her family and friends in this tragic loss.
Robin Duncklee Cotie
May 27, 2002
I am sad to learn of the death of Mary Jane and husband Edward. We attended high school together. She was so very bright and clever. I am glad to have seen her at the CHS reunion, we made a weight loss pact. She will be on my shoulder to guide me in my part of the pact. My sympathy to all the children and grandchildren.
Robert & Cheryl Sanderson
May 21, 2002
Our sincere sympathy go to all of the Eyring family. Mary Janes parents were residing in Pembroke, N.H. through my formative years and remember well the legacy they passed on their daughter. God bless you all......
Marjorie Hurst-Pratt
May 20, 2002
So sorry to hear of this loss. We never know from day to day what is in store for us--My prayers are with you during this time.
Alan Merrill
May 20, 2002
Mary Jane and I had become very close friends in the late '50s. She was a wonderful, vibrant source of life. We will all miss her as a classmate and dear friend, but more importently, all those she and Ed ministered to, I'm sure, will recall them as solid beacons of hope that carried them through their very difficult trials and tribulations.
Such a proud person. Such a proud family, Such a proud life.
So sad. So soon.
Alan & Mary Jane Merrill
Donald (Ossie) McLeod
May 20, 2002
Jane Mary was one of the outstanding members of our CHS Class of 1954. In October 2000, Mary Jane and her husband returned to Concord,NH for our Class Reunion. She told us about the wonderful work they were doing for others through the world and how happy they to be blessed with a fine family. We will all miss them very much. Sincerely, Ossie McLeod
Patti Blanchette
May 20, 2002
I am very sorry to hear of the death of Mary Jane and Ed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I went to high school with Mary Jane. Patti Blanchette
Sandra Dodge
May 20, 2002
How saddened I was to hear of Ed and Mary Jane's tragic and untimely deaths....they will be sorely missed. Thankfully, we did get to see them at the Concord High School Class of 1954 reunion in 2000. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of Ed and Mary Jane. With sympathy, Bob and Sandy Clark Dodge
Peta/Leon Chandler/Merrill
May 20, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We went to high school with Mary Jane. Peta Chandler and Leon Merrill
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