Edward W. Lehman

Mr. Lehman passed Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at his home. Age 79 years. The son of the late William J. and Ethel W. (Richardson) Lehman was born April 17, 1931 in Bay City, MI. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mr. Lehman retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. He and his wife traveled extensively with many friends in their motor home and he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Edward is survived by his wife Alma W. Lehman, one daughter and son-in-law; Sharon and Rick Thibo, one son and daughter-in-law; David and Michelle Lehman, two step children and their spouses; Alva and Lisa Nichol and Alicia and Ronald Mazur, grandchildren; Eric (Kari) Thibo, Amy Thibo and her boyfriend; Jamie Paige and Jamie Lehman, step grandchildren; Alva Nichol III, Chandler Nichol, Brittany Mazur and Michelle Mazur, one sister; Marilyn Mellott, several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will take place Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Carol M. Blair- Bouse and Rev. Dr. David Stout followed by Military Honors conducted by the Bay County Veterans Council. Private interment will take place in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Lehman will be taken to the church to lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial cards for Christ United Methodist Church will be available at the funeral home.