On Monday July 7, 2014, Edward “Ted” Weatherhead passed away at his home in Wayland surrounded by his loving family. Ted dedicated his life to his faith, his family, his community, and his country.
Lt. Weatherhead, proudly served in World War II as an Air Force pilot was born March 13, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Medal for his leadership in Scouting. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club. He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio where he met his future bride Mary Driver.
Ted is survived by his wife of 68 wonderful years, Mary. He was a hero to his 13 children: James (Diane) Weatherhead, Pete (Barb) Weatherhead, Mike (Jeanne) Weatherhead, Joan Holmes, Charlie (Sharon) Weatherhead, Bill (Carol) Weatherhead, Martha (John) LaVoie, Tom (Deby) Weatherhead, Andy (Cathy) Weatherhead, Bob (Shelly) Weatherhead, Madelaine (Peter) Jones, Steve (Amy) Weatherhead, and Mary (Chris) Overbeek; 43 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. and Madelaine Weatherhead; his sister Mary Newman; his sister-in-law Martha Driver; his grandson Bryan J. Weatherhead; and his son-in-law J. Michael Holmes.
A time for relatives and friends to visit with Ted’s family will be held 5 to 8 PM Thursday, July 10, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services in Wayland, MI at 312 N. Main St. A rosary service will be held at 5 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Friday, July 11, at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 159 – 131st Ave. in Wayland, with Father Christian Johnston presiding. Interment will be at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery with military honors.
In honor of Ted, contributions may be made to the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight or a charity of choice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.kubiakcook.com
