Emery Seaman, Jr.'s Obituary
Emery Fred Seaman, Jr was born on November 17, 1942 in Wyandotte, Michigan. He was the second of seven children born to Emery and Viola Seaman. He grew up in Bay City Michigan; after high school, Emery spent time at North Central Bible College and doing odd jobs. He then moved to Corpus Christi TX and enrolled in Del Mar Community College, where he would earn an associate’ degree in drafting. He returned to Michigan and got a job working at Ford Motor Company as a draftsman, and shortly afterwards, he met Carole Simcox. Three months later, on October 23, 1964, they were married. Emery was a devoted family man. Somehow, he juggled his family, a full time job, going to night school at the University of Michigan and serving at church.
In 1975, after graduating from the University of Michigan with a BSME, Emery accepted a job at Texas Instruments and moved his family to the Dallas area, settling in Richardson. Emery later enrolled in night school and earned his MBA while continuing to work for Texas Instruments.
Throughout his life, Emery served faithfully in the churches he was a member of: Fairhaven Assembly of God, North Central Assembly of God, Calvary Chapel, Christian Life Cathedral, Covenant Church and Grace Outreach Center. He served in almost every capacity including deacon, usher, Royal Ranger leader and board member. Emery had a heart for missions and gave generously to missionaries and ministries across the world.
Emery loved to play softball, watch University of Michigan football, read western novels and eat ice cream. He loved to sing, particularly southern gospel music and Broadway musicals. Emery was a devoted husband, father, Papa and community leader.
Emery is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carole; his son Tim (Melanie); his daughter Suzanne Staebler (Brian Moore); his grandchildren Clark Staebler, Ashley Traver (Ryan), Grace Staebler and Samuel Seaman; his brother David Seaman (Bonnie); his uncle Gene Seaman (Ellen); seven nieces and two nephews, multiple great nieces and nephews and many, many friends who loved his quick wit, the twinkle in his eyes and his servant’s heart.
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