Edward George Dobson

Ed's body, his physical tent, has been taken down by ALS, having lived with it for over 15 years. His soul is with the LORD, his Savior, whom he loved and served. He was born in Northern Ireland, the son of Calvin and Eileen. He immigrated to the States with his parents and sister May when he was fourteen years old. He met his wife, Lorna (Walker) in college while studying to become a preacher. They lived in Virginia and worked for Liberty University for 15 years. Ed felt led to move to Grand Rapids in 1987 to become the senior pastor of Calvary Church which he helped lead for 18 years. He is survived by Lorna, his children Kent (Amanda), Heather (David Hammond) and Daniel, and his grandchildren Lucy, Jonas, Frances, Zora, Daisy, and Dashiell, his sister May (Dave Bauscher), nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and an uncle in Northern Ireland and America. The family wishes to express thanks to all who have contributed to their support and help through the years, including the U of M Neurological Clinic, the St. Marys ALS clinic, Holland Home's Breton Woods community and Faith Hospice, all medical and staff personnel, caregivers and helpers, close friends and support groups, Calvary Church family and Mars Hill community, all gestures of kindness and love. The gratitude, love and prayers expressed to and for them can never be personally expressed adequately. Condolences may be sent through ofieldfuneralhome.com Contributions may be sent to Faith Hospice 2100 Raybrook SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 or Saint Mary's Foundation/ALS Clinic 200 Jefferson Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4598. A Service will be held at Calvary Church, 707 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 11:00 AM.



Service Information

Service
When: Thursday, December 31, 2015 11:00am
Location:
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo AveKentwood,MI 49508

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