Edwin George Wensley Jr.
Edwin George Wensley Jr.
For Edwin George Wensley Jr., faith in Jesus Christ was the most important part of life. He believed that faith should be reflected not only in what a person says, but also in how one treats family, conducts business, and serves others. Those who knew Ed will remember his unwavering Christian faith, generous spirit, and commitment to living according to his beliefs.
Born in Wayne, Michigan, on January 12, 1922, Ed, a former resident of Sun City Center, Fl, passed away on October 11, 2026 at his home in Tarpon Springs, Fl, at the age of 104 years and nearly nine months. He was the son of Edwin and Ethel Wensley, the devoted husband of Lois, and the father of seven children.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois; his children, LaDonna (Mike), Del (Loretta), Curtis (Christi), Lyle (Ginger), and Ed (Angie); 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Lionel; and his sisters, Francis (Rex) and Lucille (Paul).
He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas; his daughter Sheryl; and his sisters, Clara Dapprich (Carl), Mary Ellen Masters (Dudley), Sara, also known as Sally Key, and Lilian Zebley (Lawrence).
A Life Guided by Faith
Ed’s Christian faith shaped the way he lived and worked. Believing that all people were equal in God’s sight, he founded United Memorial Gardens in Plymouth, Michigan, as a place that welcomed families of every nationality and religion.
He also sought creative ways to help others understand Scripture. Following a trip to Israel in 1985, Ed developed a full-scale replica of the Tabernacle of Moses. He made tours and educational materials available free of charge to groups wishing to learn more about this important biblical account. Through this work, he shared his interest in Scripture and his desire to help others grow in their understanding of the Bible.
A Personal Testimony of Healing
A significant part of Ed’s personal testimony began in 1955. After years of struggling with asthma, allergies, and heart problems, he and a friend attended a healing service at Youth for Christ Chapel in Detroit. According to Ed’s own account, both men went forward in prayer and experienced healing. Ed said he remained free of those ailments afterward. He regarded this experience as a profound expression of God’s goodness and an enduring part of his Christian testimony.
A Legacy of Integrity and Generosity
Throughout his more than 104 years, Ed sought to practice the honesty, integrity, generosity, and high moral standards he believed Christian living required. He worked hard to provide for his family, continued contributing through his later years, and looked for opportunities to use his abilities and resources to serve others.
For Ed, faith was more than a belief to be professed; it was a way of life to be practiced. He believed that how a person treated others, fulfilled responsibilities, and conducted business mattered deeply. His life reflected his desire to put those convictions into action.
His Greatest Hope
Ed often emphasized that earthly life is temporary and that faith in Jesus Christ offers the hope of eternal life. In his own view, his greatest legacy was his relationship with Christ and his hope of eternal life through Him.
He believed his greatest legacy was not measured by his accomplishments or possessions, but by his relationship with Christ and his hope of eternity with Him.
As his family and loved ones remember a life that spanned more than a century, they can take comfort in the faith that guided Ed throughout his journey. His legacy lives on through his beloved wife, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as through the countless lives touched by his generosity, integrity, and service to others.
Though his earthly journey has come to an end, the lessons he taught, the love he shared, and the faith he cherished will continue through the generations who follow him. His life stands as a reminder that true riches are found in faith, family, kindness, and a life lived in service to God and others.
Ed’s family says farewell with grateful hearts, cherishing the many years they were blessed to share with him and holding close the memories that will never fade. They mourn his passing, but they also celebrate the remarkable length of his life and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.
For Ed, the hope was always in Jesus Christ. In that faith, his loved ones find comfort in the promise of eternal life and the hope of a joyful reunion in Heaven.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” - Matthew 25:23
For Edwin George Wensley Jr., faith in Jesus Christ was the most important part of life. He believed that faith should be reflected not only in what a person says, but also in how one treats family, conducts business, and serves others. Those who knew Ed will remember his unwavering Christian faith, generous spirit, and commitment to living according to his beliefs.
Born in Wayne, Michigan, on January 12, 1922, Ed, a former resident of Sun City Center, Fl, passed away on October 11, 2026 at his home in Tarpon Springs, Fl, at the age of 104 years and nearly nine months. He was the son of Edwin and Ethel Wensley, the devoted husband of Lois, and the father of seven children.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lois; his children, LaDonna (Mike), Del (Loretta), Curtis (Christi), Lyle (Ginger), and Ed (Angie); 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; his brother, Lionel; and his sisters, Francis (Rex) and Lucille (Paul).
He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas; his daughter Sheryl; and his sisters, Clara Dapprich (Carl), Mary Ellen Masters (Dudley), Sara, also known as Sally Key, and Lilian Zebley (Lawrence).
A Life Guided by Faith
Ed’s Christian faith shaped the way he lived and worked. Believing that all people were equal in God’s sight, he founded United Memorial Gardens in Plymouth, Michigan, as a place that welcomed families of every nationality and religion.
He also sought creative ways to help others understand Scripture. Following a trip to Israel in 1985, Ed developed a full-scale replica of the Tabernacle of Moses. He made tours and educational materials available free of charge to groups wishing to learn more about this important biblical account. Through this work, he shared his interest in Scripture and his desire to help others grow in their understanding of the Bible.
A Personal Testimony of Healing
A significant part of Ed’s personal testimony began in 1955. After years of struggling with asthma, allergies, and heart problems, he and a friend attended a healing service at Youth for Christ Chapel in Detroit. According to Ed’s own account, both men went forward in prayer and experienced healing. Ed said he remained free of those ailments afterward. He regarded this experience as a profound expression of God’s goodness and an enduring part of his Christian testimony.
A Legacy of Integrity and Generosity
Throughout his more than 104 years, Ed sought to practice the honesty, integrity, generosity, and high moral standards he believed Christian living required. He worked hard to provide for his family, continued contributing through his later years, and looked for opportunities to use his abilities and resources to serve others.
For Ed, faith was more than a belief to be professed; it was a way of life to be practiced. He believed that how a person treated others, fulfilled responsibilities, and conducted business mattered deeply. His life reflected his desire to put those convictions into action.
His Greatest Hope
Ed often emphasized that earthly life is temporary and that faith in Jesus Christ offers the hope of eternal life. In his own view, his greatest legacy was his relationship with Christ and his hope of eternal life through Him.
He believed his greatest legacy was not measured by his accomplishments or possessions, but by his relationship with Christ and his hope of eternity with Him.
As his family and loved ones remember a life that spanned more than a century, they can take comfort in the faith that guided Ed throughout his journey. His legacy lives on through his beloved wife, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, as well as through the countless lives touched by his generosity, integrity, and service to others.
Though his earthly journey has come to an end, the lessons he taught, the love he shared, and the faith he cherished will continue through the generations who follow him. His life stands as a reminder that true riches are found in faith, family, kindness, and a life lived in service to God and others.
Ed’s family says farewell with grateful hearts, cherishing the many years they were blessed to share with him and holding close the memories that will never fade. They mourn his passing, but they also celebrate the remarkable length of his life and the enduring legacy he leaves behind.
For Ed, the hope was always in Jesus Christ. In that faith, his loved ones find comfort in the promise of eternal life and the hope of a joyful reunion in Heaven.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” - Matthew 25:23