Edward Amos Shawa Jr. Obituary (1946 - 2017)

Edward Amos Shawa Jr. Of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the age of 70. Edward was born on September 7, 1946 in Cheboygan, MI the son of Edward and Norma (Dashner) Shawa Sr. He was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School class of 1965 and went on to serve his country as a member of the Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War. Edward worked for General Motors Plant 2 as a welder and a Health and Safety Rep. before retiring in 2000. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping trips to northern Michigan. Edward loved to mow his lawn and took pride in keeping it in immaculate shape. He was a lifetime member of the Charlotte VFW, a tribal member of the LTBB of Odawa Indians, and a member of the UAW post 1618. Edward was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend who cherished his family and the time he spent with them. Surviving Edward are his wife of 51 years, Beverly (Shirey) Shawa; daughters, Donna (Daniel) Webb, Diane (Chad Richmond) Shawa, Debbie (John Whitehead) Shawa; son, Dennis (Tanya Wright) Shawa; grandchildren, Jack Holbrook, Dustin Holbrook, Mika Holbrook, Wendy Webb, Christopher Webb, Ashton Richmond; sister, Francine (Michael) McCorkle; brothers, Garry (Debbie) Shawa, Jon Shawa; step-brother, Jeff (C.J.) Sprague and numerous nieces and nephews. Edward is preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Sandra and Claudia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and starting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in memory of Edward. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com