Edwin "Ed" Loraine Overturf

Edwin "Ed" Loraine Overturf, age 89 of Albia, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014, under the care of Monroe County Hospice at the Monroe County Hospital in Albia. Ed was born August 16, 1924, in Belknap, Iowa to Archibald "Burn" and Ethel (Burkman) Overturf. He married Virginia Helen Gibson on August 17, 1946 at the Presbyterian Church in Albia, and to this union, 2 sons, Tony and Jim, were born. Ed and Virginia shared 45 years of marriage before Virginia's passing on December 26, 1991. Ed later married Lucille Amoss on August 14, 1999 in Sigourney, Iowa. Ed's family moved to the Buxton/Miami area when he was 8 years old. He attended school in Lovilia and graduated from Lovilia High School in 1943. After high school, Ed served his country in the United States Army during WWII in Europe and Africa from 1943-1945. After returning from the service, Ed worked at John Deere in Ottumwa for 5 years. He then worked at the VA Hospital in Knoxville as a pipe fitter for 33 years before retiring in 1979. After retiring, Ed worked for Geyer Funeral Chapel and later the Winfield Funeral Home in Albia. Ed was a member of Astor Lodge #505, the Royal Arch Masons, and the American Legion, all of Albia. He was a member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shriner Club in Altoona and the Marion County Isettas. Ed was also a member of the VFW Post #3519 in Knoxville. Ed enjoyed horses and polka music. He also enjoyed driving his Isetta in local parades and in parades in the surrounding communities. Ed is survived by his wife, Lucille Overturf of Albia; 2 sons, Tony (Cheryl) Overturf of Ottumwa and Jim (Tami) Overturf of Oskaloosa; 2 Step-daughters, Catherine Burkman of Albia, and Carol Quijano of Des Moines; 3 grandchildren, Jill, Sarah. And Erik and 3 great grandchildren, Riley Charlie and Avery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, and his parents, Archibald and Ethel. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2014, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Albia, with Pastor Richard Grimes officiating. Burial with military rites provided by the American Legion of Melrose Albia, and Lovilia will be in Oak View Cemetery in Albia. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with masonic rites at 6:00 provided by Astor 505 in Albia, with Ed's family present 4-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Welcome Home Soldier Memorial or to Monroe County Hospice.

Edwin "Ed" Loraine Overturf

August 16, 1924 - June 30, 2014