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Edward Leroy Blose
Edward Leroy Blose, 71, of Mesa del Caballo, Ariz., passed away Sunday, March
22, 2009, at RTA Hospice Home in Payson, Ariz., after a long, courageous battle
with cancer.
Ed was born April 7, 1937, in Craigsville, to Earl and Vivian (Bowser) Blose.
He graduated from Worthington West Franklin High School in 1955.
On July 9, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart, Irene Bouch.
Ed worked as a service technician on data processing equipment until moving to
Payson in 1984. He was self-employed until his retirement.
He was a dedicated member and past president of the Zane Grey Twirlers Square
Dance Club and was active in his community, serving on the fire department board
and the community center board. He was instrumental in many community
improvement projects, including street paving, sewer improvements and developing
a dog containment law. Ed was an avid race fan and, when his health permitted,
attended the supercross races his grandsons competed in.
Ed was from an era when a handshake or his word was a bond and his friendship
was everlasting. He may be gone but he certainly is not forgotten and never will
be.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Irene; three sons, Ed Jr., of Cottonwood,
Ariz., Bob (Pam), of Phoenix, Ariz., and Chappy (Tammi), of Peoria, Ariz.;
grandsons, Ryan, Michael, Chris and Brandon; granddaughter, Brittany; and two
great-grandsons. He is further survived by two sisters, Norieta (Ken) Wolfe, of
Cowansville, and Hattie (Frank) Welnetz, of Bella Vista, Ark.; one brother,
Denny (Mardell), of Kittanning; also nieces and nephews; and his faithful canine
companions, Traveler and Dande.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William; and sister, Donna
Brewer.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at MESSINGER FUNERAL HOME, 302 W.
Aero Drive, Payson, and from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Payson United Methodist
Church. Funeral service for Ed Blose will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Payson
United Methodist Church, 414 N. Easy St., Payson.
Interment will be at Mountain Meadow Memorial Park, Paysin, Ar., immediately
following the service.
At the family's request, memorials can be directed to the Payson Humane Society
or the Zane Grey Twirlers Square Dance
Club, P.O. Box 1483, Payson, AZ 85547.
Arrangements by Messinger Funeral Home, Payson, Ar.
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