Obituary of E. W. Bearinger

Bearinger, E. W. “Eddie” ~ Passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, in his 92nd year, of Elmira. Beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Smith) Bearinger for almost 65 years. Dear father of Colleen and Ron Wike of Vancouver Island, Bev and the late Mariano Gagliano of Elmira, Shannon and Dan Shillington of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Casey Wike, Pietro (Vivian), Luca, John-Paul and Giuseppe Gagliano, Leah and James Shillington. Eddie was the last surviving member of his family having been predeceased by his parents Noah M. and Annie (Weber) Bearinger and his sister Irene (Oscar) Martin. Eddie was very involved in the Mennonite Disaster Service. He was instrumental in starting the organization in Canada and was the co-ordinator for 25 years. He also was on the committee for the first Elmira Maple Syrup Festival in 1965. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. only. The funeral service will be held at Elmira Mennonite Church on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery. In his memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Visitation: Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. ~ Funeral Service: Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church (58 Church St. W., Elmira) ~ Donations: Mennonite Central Committee (50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 http://ontario.mcc.org/ Donate on-line or call toll free 1-800-313-6226 or local: 519-745-8458)