Edward R. Mooney

Ed R. Mooney, age 66 of Fremont, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born on September 12, 1941 in Lansing to Robert T. and Ina R. (Springer) Mooney and moved to Fremont at an early age. Ed graduated from Fremont High School in 1959 and attended Central Michigan University until he started work at the Gerber Products Company where he worked for 40 years until his retirement as the manager of the accounts payable department in 1998. After retirement, Ed continued to work part time at the Gerber Products Company in the grounds department, driving for Gerber car service and as a delivery driver for Laser Dynamics in Allendale.

Ed met and later married Barbara A. Voss on June 15, 1963 in Fremont. Ed was an active member of the Fremont Christian Church, DOC where was currently serving as a deacon and Treasurer. He had a special love for his red 1967 Mustang convertible, which he bought, restored and gave many rides in over the years. Ed was also very active in dog showing where Ed and Barb raised and showed Irish Setters in conformation with Ed showing in the ring and Barb grooming. He leaves behind six Irish Setters and many special friends in the Irish Setter Club of Michigan, Irish Setter Club of America and the dog world in general. Ed also volunteered for 25 years on the Fremont High School Football “chain gang” each football season.

Ed enjoyed spending time with his family, during gatherings, holidays, social events, and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events throughout the years. Ed was a member of the Fremont Moose Lodge #1555 for many years, enjoyed playing golf, had been a bowler for many years and was an avid Detroit Red Wings fan. Ed had other special interests including a fondness for the outdoors, working in his yard, boating and spending time by the water, with many trips to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Ed was model train collector and like to search e-bay for train cars and then set up the models and to show his friends and family.

Ed is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara; his children, Michael E. (Tressia) Mooney of Bellaire, Michigan; Paula L. (Stephen) Mayers of Allendale, Michigan; five grandchildren, Nathan Cook, Jade Tallman, Cassandra Mayers, Zachary Mayers, Kameron Mayers; his mother, Ina R. Mooney of Fremont; sister, Shirley A. (Charles) Nelson of Sahuarita, Arizona; brothers, David R. Mooney of Tire, Turkey; Robert J. (Sherry) Mooney of Charlotte, North Carolina; his mother-in-law, Beulah Voss of Fremont; brother-in-law, Robert J. (Gail) Voss of Louden, Tennessee; sister-in-law, Donna J. (Robert) Hansen of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Mooney in 1997 and his father-in-law, Donald Voss in 1993.

Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2pm at the Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. with Rev. David Dickinson of the Fremont Christian Church DOC presiding with interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Fremont. Friends may consider the Sanctuary Fund of the Fremont Christian Church (DOC) or Irish Setters Club of America Health Foundation for memorial contributions in memory of Ed. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Mooney family online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.

Barb, I'm so sorry to hear that Ed passed away yesterday. Please accept my condolences. I was unaware that he has been ill. I will keep you in my prayers.

Phyllis Lattin

Posted 7/3/2008

To the Mooney family,

We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Ed. I will remember that he always took the time to say hello at the shows and had a smile on his face. May you keep his memories close to your heart and may your red dogs give you comfort during this time.

Vickie & John Castiglione

Posted 7/5/2008

Our sincere sympathy and prayers to the Ed Mooney family.

Ed was a long-time friend of ours and we have many good memories of him.

With sincere sympathy,

Jane and Dan Bacon

Posted 7/5/2008

Ed's passing was a sad day....... losing a very dear man and a wonderful Irish Setter friend.

My sympathies to Barb and family. He will be missed.

Sue Hahnen

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb,

Bonnie and I are saddened by your loss.

John & Bonnie Woodring

Jackson, Michigan

Posted 7/5/2008

Dear Barb and Family,

As a new member to the Irish family I met Ed at the Oakland County Kennel club show, I saw the group standing and asked a man who was Ed Mooney and guess what it was him, he made me feel so welcome and introduced me to many members, and even got me involved in assisting the members in holding dogs while they went in and out of the ring with their dog changes. Ed made me feel a part of the club that day and I left with a good feeling.

The next time we saw He and Barb was at the DKC show, and between all the grooming Ed and Barb spent time with us telling us all about the show and the breed. Ed kept on showing us different products that we will need for our setter when he starts to show.

Ed was a special man we could tell from that point, and showed us his litter book of the new puppies, he was so proud you could see it in his eyes.

Mike and I did not get to know Ed well but did go to some shows and watched him in the ring before we started to show ours, he ran with the dogs and we will always have that memory of him.

To Barb, and the family our condolences for your loss of this wonderful man will be felt by all.

Always,

Reina & Michael Sachs and Bogie

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb and Family

May God keep you in the hollow of his hand through this difficult time. Sending prayers and love.

Michael Lamp

Kami's Dad

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb and family,

Ed will be missed in all the aspects of his family I am sure but his Irish Setter family will surely miss his spirit of good sportsmanship and love for the breed. If there is anything that I personally can do to help, don't be afraid to ask. I am aware that you folks don't know me very well but I am always willing to aid when needed. God bless you and yours.

Cheryl Grega, RN

Posted 7/5/2008

What a lovely tribute to a wonderful man. God Bless you all.

Loma and Red Friends

Posted 7/5/2008

Barbara and Family,

I never had the pleasure of meeting you or Ed, but have read all the wonderful posts on Setter-L about him. He was a very special person.

I am so sorry about your loss, but it sounds like you have wonderful memories to keep you going. He is now in a wonderful and pain free place. I am sure he was greeted at the bridge by all the red heads that have gone before him.

Give his red heads extra hugs and kisses - they will miss him dearly also.

God bless you and yours.

Bev

Beverly Conway

Posted 7/5/2008

Dear Ina, Barb, Shirley, Dave, Jim and families,

I was so very shocked to learn of Ed’s passing. I think I was 5 when your family moved next door and we have so many fond memories of having you all for neighbors. I am so sorry I won’t be able to be with you to celebrate Ed’s wonderful life, however know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Judy Nadeau-Zerr

Posted 7/5/2008

Barbara and Family

Please accept our condolences for Ed. We are so sorry that you have to share this pain and this

loss. My the Lord be with you thru this ordeal. Ed will forever be in your hearts.

Barbara Trice and Family

Posted 7/5/2008

Aunt Barb, Grandma, Mom, Uncle Jim, Mike, Paula - I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you could be there for each other.

Laura

Posted 7/5/2008

Barbara, My thoughts are with you with this incredible loss in your life. My brother passed away last week and I can realize some of your hurt. You and Ed were so kind to me when I traveled to the dog shows feeling like such a stranger but you two always greeted me like I was family...i will always be grateful for that care. Haven't seen me in a while because my 91 year old mother got ill, so I moved her from Pennsylvania to Michigan. she is doing much better now and I flirt with the idea of working with my red babies again. If you come south give me notice, I would love to be with you. Again my heart felt sorrow.

--
Linda BeHage (LakeWind), Maranello the Afghan, Irish Setters: Mariah (Classic) & Louie (WindRose). From the Shore of Lake Michigan high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in St. Joseph, Michigan.

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb and Family, - I was so sorry to read about Ed's passing. My sincere condolence.

Joyce Irons

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb and family,

We are very saddened to hear of Ed's passing. We learned of his illness through our friends, Bob and Gail, here in TN. We have prayed for Ed all along and will continue to pray for you.

John and Linda Helling

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb, Mike and Paula,

I send my sympathy, love and prayers to you and your family. I was shocked to see this in the Grand Rapids Press.

How many times we shared rides to pre-school carpooling Mike and Deb. Now are kids are 40 and I wonder where the time went. She is a doctor in NC and Bob owns Bob's Auto Sales in Middleville. I think of the changes just around our old neighbors at that time and Ed will be with many of them in Heaven.

I want to send our Love and Prayers also from Cascade Christian Church, July Family of God Camp at Crystal and Crystal Conference Center which Chuck and I are a part of and have pass Ed's news of his Death to them. Karen Ray was such a big part of our camp.

Chuck and I are Deans of Family July Family of God Camp which is a combination of Family Camp 1 & 2. We are going to Camp July 20-26 and taking our Grandchildren (Bob's Kids). We have taken them since they were 4 and 5 yrs old and now teens. I will make room for you if you would like to bring your some of your Grandchildren or your family to have a time of love and peace. Let me know or keep this in mine for next year.

Again, I send my condolences and prayers. Keep in touch.

Barb Quint Dykhuizen

Posted 7/5/2008

Dear Barb,

Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband, from your "nail salon" friend.

Gail Graeser

Posted 7/5/2008

Dear Barb and Family:

I have not known Ed but for three years and he and Barb always made me feel like I have known them my whole life. I have never meet a man that was so kind, and willing to help a hand and he knew of no stranger, he was always smiling and loved each day he was given. His love for his family and dogs surrounded him and it was like a bright glow when you were around them, a true gentlemen and I am honored to be among his friends.

Last year I was faced with my dogs being poisioned and their lost by tanted dog food. Ed and Barb were there for me every day, I was not aware at the time Ed was still fighting his own battle with cancer (he was very private) but Ed and Barb took the time for me, something I will hold dear to my heart. I have said this to many and do believe God gives us angels here on earth to help the helpless and to me they were those angels. I always looked forward with anticipation on show weekends, waiting to get the call from Ed whether it be we won or just a report he was always happy and cheerful and made the day a good day no matter what. Ed always found the positive in everything, yes, there were times of disappointments but he still found the positive even then.

I will miss Ed but he will never be forgotten. In a very short time he taught me so much and I will be forever grateful. Ed leaves behind the greatest gift for all who knew him and that is the gift of "his love for life".
We have all lost a Wonderful Friend. May the Shamrocks Fall Softly My Dear Friend.

Barb I cannot be there for the services but my love and thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Barb, Cassie and family, I will always be there

With All My Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Leta

Posted 7/5/2008

was so saddened to hear that Mr. Mooney had passed but he now shares the wonders of all that is beautiful and especially the Irish that have left his side to journey to the Bridge. Barbara and all will miss him tremendously. I only knew Ed through the wonderful things Barb often said about him. I never had the opportunity to meet the Mooney's. Special prayers and Setter-Zen is speeding to Barb and the family that they will heal quickly, cherishing all the fond memories that they shared.

Barbara J. Miller (Babs)

Posted 7/5/2008

David Mooney & Donna Hansen,

I want to send my sympathy to both of you for the lost of a brother and brother in law. I remember how you two reacted when Ed and Barbara were engaged.

Terry Jolink

Class of 68

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb and Family

Ron and I are so sad to hear about Ed..... He was A great man and a pleasure to be around .... We are happy that we got to know him and become friends with him...He will be sadly missed by us and all the people in the Irish Setter world. Please know that you and your family are in our in our prayers. We will miss seeing him..

Take Care

Ron and Margie Beebe

Posted 7/6/2008

Barb and family...I just read Ed's obituary and I am so sorry for your loss. I lost touch with you after retirement and I had no idea that Ed was ill or that he had passed away. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ferol Borkowski

Posted 7/6/2008

Mrs. Mooney, Mike and Paula,

My parents had just picked me up at the airport and they told me that
your Dad had just passed away. Such sad news to come back to on a
rare visit to Fremont. I have not seen your family in many years, but
you have always crossed my mind whenever I would come back home and
drive around town. I have many wonderful memories of Paula and I
dating in high school, Mr. Mooney's red Mustang, and going water
skiing on Fremont lake with your Dad at the helm. Please know that you
are all in my thoughts and prayers and that my heart goes out to your
entire family in this time of loss.

Sincerely,
Todd Caris
San Francisco, CA

Posted 7/6/2008

Dear Mooney Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed was a wonderful man.

The Derry Family (Irish Setter Club of Michigan)

Posted 7/5/2008

Barb and family~

I am sadden to hear of Ed's passing. We did have some GOOD times at the Moose gatherings ie: the singing group mimicking 'sunrise band' and bowling tournaments. Please accept my deepest condolences as I am not able to be in person to pay my respects.

Praying that you'll sense Godʼs presence
In this time of grief
And feel Godʼs love surrounding you
And know His inner peace
For God cares so much for you
And wipes each tear you cry
You never need to feel alone
For Heʼll never leave your side

Cindie Hayward-Simmonds (GA)

Posted 7/9/2008

To the Mooney Family,

I send my deepest sympathy to Ed's family. 1959 was the year of our graduation. It saddens me to lose a classmate. Will miss him at the reunions. Also, I worked with Bob Mooney at Michigan Bell for a short time.

May you feel the comfort of God's arms around you.

Keron (Mayo) Wolford

Posted 7/222008

Dear Mooney Family,

We just found out that Ed had passed. Our prayers are with you as you deal with this great loss. As God is our provider He will provide even in the worst of days. We are sorry for the struggles you are and will be having in trying to continue on without your Husband, Father and Grandfather. May God’s grace abound over and in you to carry you through the months and years to come. Our best regards to you Barbara, Mike and Paula and the extended family during this time.

Blessings,

Steve, Heather, Solomon, Hannah, Emma, Ian and Parker Bunce

Posted 9/12/2008