Horace "Ed" Sullivan Obituary (1922 - 2011)

Of Lansing passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at the age of 89. Ed was born on April 18, 1922 to Jerry and Helen (Fisher) Sullivan in Wilson, Kansas. Ed joined the Navy and proudly served his country for 3 years. During which time he saw 5 invasions and survived 31 straight days under kamikaze fire. After serving in the Navy Ed moved to Denver, CO as a young man and went on to attend the University of Denver and graduated with a Law degree. Ed was a devoted volunteer; he was Hospice Volunteer of the year, he worked with Meals on Wheels, and several other organizations. Ed was very proud to be sober for 41 years and was still very active in Alcoholics Anonymous. Preceding Ed in death were his parents; sister, Joanne Cavaleri; Brother, Howard Sullivan and granddaughter Maggie Jones. Surviving Ed are his children Lauren Sullivan, Laurie (Marvin) Jones, Alexander (Theng) Sullivan; grandchildren Ashley Roholt, Julian Bigelow, Brynn Sullivan; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Chapel in the Pines Funeral Home in Lansing, the family will receive friends at noon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Lansing in memory of Ed Sullivan. Ed was a most generous and loved man who will be greatly missed