Edwin J. Whitmore
Edwin Joseph Whitmore passed away peacefully at Missouri Baptist Hospital on July 8th, 2024 at the age of 88. He was born in St. Louis, MO on February 15th, 1936. Predeceased by mother, Marie, father, John Whitmore, and daughter, Dawn Bilyeu. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Louise Whitmore.
Lovingly remembered by: Daughter, Debbie (Steve) Kremer. Grandchildren – Brian (Kayla) Patterson, Erica (Tim) Walter, Stacey (Matt) Cordes, Derek (Sarah) Bilyeu, Kyle (Wife, Taylor) Bilyeu, Amber (Ronnie) Bilyeu. Great grandchildren – Kaiden, Brynle, Lanie, Wyatt, Bilyeu, Lavender Bilyeu & Luke, Mason Walter, Heidi & Quinn Cordes.
Proud Marine Veteran, avid fisherman, hunter, loved to BBQ, and spend time with family & friends, always there for anyone that needed a helping hand.
A service will be held on July 26th, 2024 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Wounded Warriors Project. WoundedWarriorProject.org
Rest in Peace Dad. Heaven received a special angel. We will all miss you very much. My dad was a proud Marine to say the least. He would never leave the house without wearing his Marine hat or greet another Marine without saying Semper Fi, at a minimum. He was always there to help anyone in need, no matter what it is. He would give you his last $1 or the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was as tough as they come with a very large heart and would never give up on any task, project, and life. And I don’t say this lightly. Those that knew him understand exactly what I mean when I say he never met a challenge he could not overcome! Tough as nails never give up. Always kept his promise even to the end waiting for me to be by his side. He was a person that if he had to learn by teaching himself or whatever it took, he would get the job done and done well. And took the time to teach many others about fixing cars or whatever it might be. He always would say to me “You can do anything you put your mind to. I hope I have you proud dad. You will always be in our memories and heart, love you.