Edward S Yonkers

YONKERS, Edward Samuel
Of Kalamazoo
Edward was born September 20, 1919, in Kalamazoo, the son of Emmerson and Ida Adams Yonkers and passed away January 24, 2011, in Kalamazoo. From 1941-45 he served in the U.S. Army receiving many medals and ribbons, including the Philippine Liberation after serving two years in the Philippines. He was a lifetime member of Comstock VFW Post 6252 and American Legion Post 68. For over 37 years, he was employed as a plumber and was a member of Plumber Union Local #337. Ed enjoyed spending most of his time outside and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Family was also a very special part of his life. On October 2, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former, Celia Stammers, who survives. Also surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sharon Yonkers of Schoolcraft; grandchildren, Matthew Yonkers and Angela Douglas Florinchi; great-grandchildren, Cole and Nathan; 6 step grandchildren and 15 step great-grandchildren. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Emmerson Yonkers, Jr. and a sister, Henrietta Sutherland. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 PM at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, where a service to celebrate Ed's life will be held 10:00 AM Friday. Interment with full military honors will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorials in Ed's memory may be directed to Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Please visit www.langelands.com for online guestbook, memories and condolences for the family.