FORT MEADE | Edward C. Colvin (Eddie), 94, passed away March 22, 2014 at the Fort Meade V.A. Medical Center

He was born July 14, 1919 in Osakis, Minn. to William and Anna (Doran) Colvin. Eddie grew up in Powell, SD and graduated from Philip High School in 1939.

He married Charlotte (O'Neal) Colvin in 1942. Later the same year he joined the service and served in the 8th Air Force in England until 1945.
Eddie returned to Philip in 1945 and worked at Philip Motor Company until 1965. He then worked as the Philip Postmaster until his retirement in 1978.

Eddie and Charlotte greatly enjoyed their time as snow birds to Palm Desert, Calif. for many years.

He is survived by his one son Richard E. (Rhonda) Colvin of La Quinta, Calif.

Eddie loved visiting with friends, and the light of his life was his Birthday Girl Jessica Bentley (niece of Rich and Rhonda).

Rich and Rhonda are thankful for the many friends who took the time to stop and visit Eddie at the V.A. Hospital.

They appreciate the great care he received from the staff and caretakers at the Ft. Meade Nursing Home G-Ward over the past several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte in 1997; and 9 brothers and sisters: Mary Francis, Loretta, Dorothy, Elizabeth, Patricia, Darlene, Charles, William and Robert.

Services will be held at a later date.