Edwin Albert McGann's Obituary
Edwin Albert McGann entered this world on September 19, 1938, in Boise, Idaho and passed peacefully on August 4, 2023, in Chandler, Arizona. Ed joined the Air Force in October 1955 and served until September 1959. While stationed at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas he met Shirlee Beth Estes while she was a student at Abilene Christian College. Ed and Shirlee were married March 27, 1959, until her death July 1, 1991. Ed and Shirlee raised their daughters in Garland, Texas with the philosophy, “when you have kids, that’s all you have” and that was evident in their actions towards their girls. Ed coordinated the annual ski trip for the youth at Church and mentored young men in life. There were many dear friends in their church family and a lot of lives positively impacted. Many “singings”, domino nights and get togethers were hosted in their home where everyone was welcome. Ed had a successful career in Insurance sales in the Dallas market from 1969 to 1996 and was a member of Saturn Road Church of Christ from 1971 to 1991.
Ed married Grace Yvonne Martel in August 1994 and they experienced many adventures until her death June 15, 2021. Ed and Yvonne created a life of farming in Blue Ridge, Texas where they hosted their grandchildren and friends. Ed and Yvonne became full time RVers and traveled the United States and Canada. Ed was known as Texas Eddy to his RV family and known for always offering a helping hand. Ed enjoyed his time creating wooden master pieces, writing poetry and working on anything that needed to be fixed. Ed adored his puppies (aka “the girls”), Ellie Mae, Lucy and Winnie.
Ed is survived by his Daughters, Taunia Beth Livingston (John) and Summer Renee DeCoste (William), Grandchildren, Meagan Elizabeth Gantzler (Jeff), Makenzie Paige Cottingham (Marshall) and William Charles Livingston, Great Grandchildren, Joel Rhys Gantzler, Paige Elizabeth Gantzler, Maddox William Cottingham and Molly Beth Cottingham, Brother Robert McGann (Cathy).
Ed will be inurned at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas at a later date.
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