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Bevins, Edward C.
Edward C. Bevins, 68, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, at Manor Care in Cedar Rapids following an extended illness. Private graveside services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery near Keystone.
Edward was born Aug. 24, 1943, in Cedar Rapids to Clement and Mabel (Seeck) Bevins. He graduated from the Van Horne High School. He was employed at Cherry Burrell and retired from Evergreen Packaging in Cedar Rapids after 25 years.
In his leisure he enjoyed bowling and socializing.
Edward is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Novak of Cedar Rapids, Doris Osborn of Keystone and Ilene (Ed) Strellner of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Van Horne; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother; and his brothers-in-law, Wesley Novak and Harold Osborn.
Memorials may be directed to Manor Care, 19401st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 or Hospice Compassus, 610 32nd Avenue SW Ste A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Published Dec. 25, 2011, in The Gazette
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