April 29, 1924 - March 27, 2011
Edward William McCoy Obituary
(Age 86)
He's now singing with the angels and telling jokes with his parents. Edward McCoy died March 27, 2011 after and extensive battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Spokane on April 29, 1924 to Charles and Ruth McCoy. He attended Browne Elementary and North Central High School. Immediately after graduation Ed entered the Army Air Corps for three years. His tour included time in California, Florida, Arizona, and Texas. One of his greatest accomplishments was learning to fly, having been trained in biplanes. After an honorable discharge from the service, civilian life brought him back to Spokane. During his life he was an accomplished painter, truck driver, and the last 25 years of his career he was in pest control. Ed married Joyce McCoy on January 28, 1949. In their 62 years of marriage they were blessed with five children, 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Edward will always be remembered as a strong Christian who loved the Lord. He dedicated service to Him at St. John's Lutheran Church. His easygoing ways, a gentle and kind spirit, and corny jokes made him very approachable. Ed made many friends throughout all walks of his life. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Chuck McCoy and wife Doris. His family includes his wife Joyce McCoy; children Brian (Judy), Mark (JoAnn), Carol (Gordon), Doug (Charlotte) and Tim; 19 grandchildren and spouses, 11 great-grandchildren, his sister Shirley Warner, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Ed's Life will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 2nd at St. John's Lutheran Church, 5810 S. Meadowlane Road, off Highway 195 South. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church.
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