My Grandfather passed this morning. This obituary was written by my father and is very fitting.
It is with saddened hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Clair Eugene “Ted” Irwin. He was born in Kane, PA on September 9, 1923, the son of the late Jacob Hill and Elsie May Davis Irwin. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy aboard the destroyer USS Crane in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. After being discharged, he returned home and was married in December of 1946 to the late Mary Olivia Riggs. He is survived by sons Denny Irwin of Mesa, AZ, Rod Irwin of Pittsburgh, PA, Gerry and Matt Irwin both of Erie, PA and Kim Irwin of Elizabeth, CO. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Max Irwin of Washington, a sister, Joyce Means of Greenwood, PA and Dorothy Fox of Vowinckel, PA. One son, Teddy Shawn Irwin, 3 brothers and 3 sisters predeceased him. Ted moved to Wesleyville, PA in the late 1940’s where he worked at General Electric and then at Kaiser Aluminum from where he retired in the mid 1980’s. In 1957 he had a home built in Millcreek Township, PA which included Ted’s Barber Shop which he operated part time in the evenings and Saturdays for the next 28 years. While living in Millcreek, he was a member of the Lake Shore Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. In the late 1980’s, after the passing of his wife, he returned to Forest County, PA and reconnected with Dorothy Fox, a childhood sweetheart, with whom he happily spent the remainder of his days. In July of last year the family came together for a reunion at Cook Forest State Park where five generations were represented with Ted at the head of the family. Ted will be interred in the Greenwood Cemetery following a private ceremony as per his wishes. He shall surely be missed by family and those who knew and loved him.
Goodbye Ted and sail on sailor.
It is with saddened hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Clair Eugene “Ted” Irwin. He was born in Kane, PA on September 9, 1923, the son of the late Jacob Hill and Elsie May Davis Irwin. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the United States Navy aboard the destroyer USS Crane in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. After being discharged, he returned home and was married in December of 1946 to the late Mary Olivia Riggs. He is survived by sons Denny Irwin of Mesa, AZ, Rod Irwin of Pittsburgh, PA, Gerry and Matt Irwin both of Erie, PA and Kim Irwin of Elizabeth, CO. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Max Irwin of Washington, a sister, Joyce Means of Greenwood, PA and Dorothy Fox of Vowinckel, PA. One son, Teddy Shawn Irwin, 3 brothers and 3 sisters predeceased him. Ted moved to Wesleyville, PA in the late 1940’s where he worked at General Electric and then at Kaiser Aluminum from where he retired in the mid 1980’s. In 1957 he had a home built in Millcreek Township, PA which included Ted’s Barber Shop which he operated part time in the evenings and Saturdays for the next 28 years. While living in Millcreek, he was a member of the Lake Shore Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. In the late 1980’s, after the passing of his wife, he returned to Forest County, PA and reconnected with Dorothy Fox, a childhood sweetheart, with whom he happily spent the remainder of his days. In July of last year the family came together for a reunion at Cook Forest State Park where five generations were represented with Ted at the head of the family. Ted will be interred in the Greenwood Cemetery following a private ceremony as per his wishes. He shall surely be missed by family and those who knew and loved him.
Goodbye Ted and sail on sailor.
I didnt.even get to say good bye... I promised him id be back to see him.. :'(
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