Edward Lee Mahan, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1947, in Lafayette, to Kathryn (Hollar) Mahan of Rossville and the late John Mahan. Edward graduated from Southwestern High School in 1965 and served in the US Army during Vietnam. On August 15, 1970, he married…
Continue ReadingEdward Lee Mahan, 71, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his residence.
He was born November 26, 1947, in Lafayette, to Kathryn (Hollar) Mahan of Rossville and the late John Mahan.
Edward graduated from Southwestern High School in 1965 and served in the US Army during Vietnam.
On August 15, 1970, he married Belinda “Benny” Switzer in Lafayette and she survives.
Ed was the owner of Ed Mahan Construction for 44 years retiring in 2018. He played and later coached for the Lafayette Generals semi pro football team; he was also a coach for the Indiana Magic travel softball program. He was an avid Chicago Bears and I.U. basketball fan. Ed enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends (always sporting his orange hat), watching and supporting his grandchildren’s sporting events, vacationing in Florida and playing cards.
He was a member of American Legion Post #72 in Crawfordsville and West Lafayette Golf and Country Club.
Surviving along with his wife and mother are two daughters, Bridgit (Bill) Spitznagle of West Lafayette and Jaime (Doug) Osborn of Lafayette, a sister, Teresa (Floyd) Crum of West Palm Beach, FL, two brothers, Jim (Deb) Mahan of Lafayette and Ron (Deb) Mahan of Tallahassee, FL. Also surviving are Seven grandchildren, Jaden and Brett Spitznagle, Kyczar Aalbregtse, Mia, Taylor, Josie and Kinzie Osborn.
Friends may call from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette 47909. Celebrant Theresa Fischer will be officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowview Cemetery Lafayette, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Honor Flight of Greater Lafayette.
LANE C CUSTER
left a message on October 17, 2019:
My thoughts and prayers are with you Benny, and family, as you deal with the loss of an amazing human being and rock solid man. Ed was a great friend and teammate and he will be missed by many. I know you will draw strength from the many positive memories of Ed.
Fred & Patti Combs
left a message on October 17, 2019:
Benny, Fred and I are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy. Keep your memories alive an stay strong Benny, that is what Ed would want.
Jackie Strawsma Jessee
left a message on October 16, 2019:
I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Praying for him and his family members. Ed was a good man and we were friends throughout high school. I enjoyed talking with him at the 50th class reunion. Rest in peace, Ed!
Kathy Booker Sims
left a message on October 16, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Kathy Booker Sims lit a candle
Kim Mikels Wainscott
left a message on October 16, 2019:
Rest sweetly Ed. My thoughts and prayers to Benny and family. Kim Mikels-Wainscott
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kim Mikels Wainscott
left a message on October 16, 2019:
Rest sweetly Ed. My thoughts and prayers to Benny and family. Kim Mikels-Wainscott
Rick and Tammy Wolf
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Rick and Tammy Wolf lit a candle
Pam Ferger
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers that you find peace and happiness in your many memories.
Pam Ferger
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers that you find peace and happiness in your many memories.
Sally Cooper
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Dear Benny, Bridget, & Jamie: I am so so very sorry for your Loss, Ed will be missed by so many people. He was very kind and giving, but most remember him as a Very Proud Man. Benny you and Ed had a very unconditional Love, and the two of you were best friends, not something everyone gets out of life. But you both were Blessed with Beautiful Daughters, and Grandchildren, Again I am so very sorry for your Loss, one thing I do know, He will always be by your side, as he was so protective of his family, You all will be in my prayers.
Sincerely
Sally Coopere
Tracy niccum
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Tracy niccum lit a candle
Paul and Ferol Kirkpatrick
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Reflecting on all the great memories and thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Michael Klinker
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Sorry to read about your lost. RIP, Ed.
Tim Brownfield
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Condolences from Tim and Lisa Brownfield.
Benny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Eddie was a great guy, he will be missed.
Curt & Jennifer Hartley
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Many thoughts and prayers to you and tour famuly. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Julie and Jr
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Julie and Jr lit a candle
Michelle Hetsko
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny and family, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time. Rest in peace Cuzzy.
Jackson L Woods
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny
I am sorry about your lost, Ed was a good friend and I enjoyed being able to be his friend
Lee
Caeley
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Sending my condolences to you and your family, may you forever be strong.
Rick Mann
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Ed will be missed by many!Rest in peace my friend!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Webster
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Ed will be missed by so many of us. Benny and family, you are on my mind and in my heart. I am so thankful that I was privileged to get to know you all and Blessed to call you dear friends. Love to all of you. Mary
Ron and Julie Adams
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny and family...I was saddened to read about Ed’s passing. I was so happy that you and Ed made it to the class of 65 reunion for our fantastic 50 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Many Blessings!
Becky Fulk
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Binny and family we are so sorry to hear the passing of Ed. Brad always worried about Ed. Try to remember the good times and it will help you get through. Becky
Wayne & Donna Turner
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Our prayers and thoughts for all of you Benny..😥🙏
Steve & Sandy Gagnon
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny, Steve and I were so saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Lester
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of my Cousin Ed! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!!!!
Theresa Fischer
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Theresa Fischer lit a candle
David Royer
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So sorry 😐 Ed was a great guy and always had time for everyone! Will miss going buy in the boat and hearing him say how you doing Dave! You guys made this lake a lot better place! In my prayers 😎🙏
Karen and Lynn Simler
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So very sorry for this sad news! Blessings to the family!
Karen and Lynn Simler
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So very sorry for this sad news! Blessings to the family!
Debbie Ely
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny, You and your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers . Ed is a great guy . Always nice to everyone he meets . He will be missed
Holly and Roger Davis
left a message on October 14, 2019:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Glenn and Diana Knecht
left a message on October 14, 2019:
So sorry for your loss!
Dan & Mary Benedict
left a message on October 14, 2019:
We are thinking of all of you. Take care!
David Gregory
left a message on October 14, 2019:
We loved Ed. We have some great memories sharing fun times with him and Benny. Thanks for the road trip to Rockville on the back roads and great time on the lake. Prayers to Benny and family.
Justin and Morgan Myers
left a message on October 14, 2019:
Ed was a great man and loved by so many! Praying for you all!
Leisha Patton Mailloux
left a message on October 14, 2019:
We are so sorry to hear about Ed. He was a good guy and will be missed. Patton family is Sending prayers to Benny and family during these heartbreaking times.
left a message:
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LANE C CUSTER
left a message on October 17, 2019:
My thoughts and prayers are with you Benny, and family, as you deal with the loss of an amazing human being and rock solid man. Ed was a great friend and teammate and he will be missed by many. I know you will draw strength from the many positive memories of Ed.
Fred & Patti Combs
left a message on October 17, 2019:
Benny, Fred and I are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy. Keep your memories alive an stay strong Benny, that is what Ed would want.
Jackie Strawsma Jessee
left a message on October 16, 2019:
I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Praying for him and his family members. Ed was a good man and we were friends throughout high school. I enjoyed talking with him at the 50th class reunion. Rest in peace, Ed!
Kathy Booker Sims
left a message on October 16, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Kathy Booker Sims lit a candle
Kim Mikels Wainscott
left a message on October 16, 2019:
Rest sweetly Ed. My thoughts and prayers to Benny and family. Kim Mikels-Wainscott
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Kim Mikels Wainscott
left a message on October 16, 2019:
Rest sweetly Ed. My thoughts and prayers to Benny and family. Kim Mikels-Wainscott
Rick and Tammy Wolf
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Rick and Tammy Wolf lit a candle
Pam Ferger
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers that you find peace and happiness in your many memories.
Pam Ferger
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So sorry for your loss. Prayers that you find peace and happiness in your many memories.
Sally Cooper
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Dear Benny, Bridget, & Jamie: I am so so very sorry for your Loss, Ed will be missed by so many people. He was very kind and giving, but most remember him as a Very Proud Man. Benny you and Ed had a very unconditional Love, and the two of you were best friends, not something everyone gets out of life. But you both were Blessed with Beautiful Daughters, and Grandchildren, Again I am so very sorry for your Loss, one thing I do know, He will always be by your side, as he was so protective of his family, You all will be in my prayers.
Sincerely
Sally Coopere
Tracy niccum
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Tracy niccum lit a candle
Paul and Ferol Kirkpatrick
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Reflecting on all the great memories and thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Michael Klinker
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Sorry to read about your lost. RIP, Ed.
Tim Brownfield
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Condolences from Tim and Lisa Brownfield.
Benny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Eddie was a great guy, he will be missed.
Curt & Jennifer Hartley
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Many thoughts and prayers to you and tour famuly. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Julie and Jr
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Julie and Jr lit a candle
Michelle Hetsko
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny and family, I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength during this difficult time. Rest in peace Cuzzy.
Jackson L Woods
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny
I am sorry about your lost, Ed was a good friend and I enjoyed being able to be his friend
Lee
Caeley
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Sending my condolences to you and your family, may you forever be strong.
Rick Mann
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Ed will be missed by many!Rest in peace my friend!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Webster
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Ed will be missed by so many of us. Benny and family, you are on my mind and in my heart. I am so thankful that I was privileged to get to know you all and Blessed to call you dear friends. Love to all of you. Mary
Ron and Julie Adams
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny and family...I was saddened to read about Ed’s passing. I was so happy that you and Ed made it to the class of 65 reunion for our fantastic 50 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Many Blessings!
Becky Fulk
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Binny and family we are so sorry to hear the passing of Ed. Brad always worried about Ed. Try to remember the good times and it will help you get through. Becky
Wayne & Donna Turner
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Our prayers and thoughts for all of you Benny..😥🙏
Steve & Sandy Gagnon
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny, Steve and I were so saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Lester
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of my Cousin Ed! My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!!!!
Theresa Fischer
left a message on October 15, 2019:
In memory of Edward L. Mahan, Theresa Fischer lit a candle
David Royer
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So sorry 😐 Ed was a great guy and always had time for everyone! Will miss going buy in the boat and hearing him say how you doing Dave! You guys made this lake a lot better place! In my prayers 😎🙏
Karen and Lynn Simler
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So very sorry for this sad news! Blessings to the family!
Karen and Lynn Simler
left a message on October 15, 2019:
So very sorry for this sad news! Blessings to the family!
Debbie Ely
left a message on October 15, 2019:
Benny, You and your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers . Ed is a great guy . Always nice to everyone he meets . He will be missed
Holly and Roger Davis
left a message on October 14, 2019:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Glenn and Diana Knecht
left a message on October 14, 2019:
So sorry for your loss!
Dan & Mary Benedict
left a message on October 14, 2019:
We are thinking of all of you. Take care!
David Gregory
left a message on October 14, 2019:
We loved Ed. We have some great memories sharing fun times with him and Benny. Thanks for the road trip to Rockville on the back roads and great time on the lake. Prayers to Benny and family.
Justin and Morgan Myers
left a message on October 14, 2019:
Ed was a great man and loved by so many! Praying for you all!
Leisha Patton Mailloux
left a message on October 14, 2019:
We are so sorry to hear about Ed. He was a good guy and will be missed. Patton family is Sending prayers to Benny and family during these heartbreaking times.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.