Mr. Edward Miles Tromley, age 86, of Harrison Township, passed away on Friday at his home surrounded by loved ones under the kind care of Henry Ford Hospice.
Edward was born on August 29, 1930 in Mt. Clemens to late Durwin and Emma (Shade) Tromley. On September 10, 1949 he was united in marriage with Beverly Spear, and they lived at the current address on North River Road for the past 63 years.
Eddie was a life member of the Old Crowd. He enjoyed tent camping during deer season and camping trips to Traverse City, sailing and boating, snowmobiling, and walking the Mackinaw Bridge. He also enjoyed going to his cabin in Naubinway, traveling to his 'Florida Fun Place' in Port Richie. He was a qualified Schwinn dealer and owned Cass Cycle Shop.
Mr. Tromley is survived by his wife of 67 years, Beverly; children Karen (Douglas) Chandler of Maquette, Larry (Mary) Tromley of Chesterfield Township, Randy (Donna) Tromley of Harrison Township, Tim Tromley of Clinton Township, and Mary Ann (Michael) Sepke of New Castle, Wyoming; nephew Harold Collins of Mt. Clemens; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings Myrna Agee of Sterling Heights, and Ronald Tromley of Grand Blac, Barbara LaForest of Gaylord, Judy Moore of Mt. Clemens, and Elaine Spear of Port Sanilac; and many nieces and nephews. Edward was predeceased by his sister Alice Collins; and brother-in-laws Curley LeForest, Gene Moore, and Walter Spear.
Visitation will be on Sunday, September 18 from 2 - 9 p.m at the Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, September 19, at 9:30 a.m. with the Reverend Father Michael N. Cooney officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Henry Ford Hospice: (313) 876-1031.