Obituary of Earl Bumstead

<h1>Earl Bumstead</h1> 1920-2008 Peacefully passed away at TheWestMount, on Thursday, March 20th, 2008 at age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Edeltraut Anna Martha (Mink) who passed away May 25, 2007. Dear father of Lois and Brian Clifford of Kitchener, Wayne of New Hamburg and partner Melissa Dennison of Kitchener, Carol Anne and Brian Tolton of Markdale; sadly missed by grandchildren, Paul and Brae-Lyn Clifford, Aaron Clifford, Neil Tolton and Darrah, Carly and Everett Bumstead; dear brother of Ruby (John) Irwin, Marie (Carman) Loucks, Marjorie (Larry) Gibson, Frank (Elaine) Bumstead, Shirley (Robert) Betts and also fondly remembered by Michele Braniff. Predeceased by sisters, Edna Mills and Pearl Russell. Earl was a longtime member of Benton Street Baptist Church. The family deeply appreciates the exceptional care received while our father was a resident at The WestMount. Friends are invited to share their memories of Earl with his family at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Sunday, March 23 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Earl’s life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, March 24th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bob Parks officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to Benton Street Baptist Church or the Alzheimer Society may be arranged through the funeral home 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Earl, a donation will be made by the funeral home to the Trees for Learning Program. I fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7