Ed Barnum

Edward Francis Barnum was born May 12, 1917, to George and Maude (Francis) Barnum in Woodbine, Iowa. He was raised in the Woodbine area and attended country school. Ed farmed with his parents and worked at the saw mill. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy in the 1940s. He worked in the wallpapering and painting business with Carl Adams. Ed married Maxine McCart on December 31, 1939. The couple was blessed with six children. Ed operated the Woodbine Produce for over 50 years. Ed married Arlene (Richards) Shepard September 27, 1964, in Omaha, Nebraska. Ed lived in Woodbine all his life except for his service in the Navy.

Ed was a member of the Missouri Valley Christian Church. He loved to do woodwork, polish stones and make jewelry. He also enjoyed playing cards and fishing. Ed and Arlene loved to go to Texas and travel in the motor home. They were members of the Good Sam's Camping Club.

Ed died October 15, 2010, at Rose Vista Nursing Home in Woodbine at the age of 93 years, five months, and three days.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Ruth Woolsencroft, Lillian Branstetter and Ethel Longmeyer; step daughter, Sandra Madison in May of 1990; and step grandson, Bryan Shepard. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Barnum of Woodbine, Iowa; six children, Janice and Carl Behm of Woodbine, Iowa, Edward Barnum Jr. and Patti Edwards of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Cathy and Rich Cline of Dunlap, Iowa, Terry and Sharon Barnum of Phoenix, Arizona, Deb and Jim De Lozier of Dunlap, Iowa, Marc Barnum of Grand Junction, Colorado; step-son, Lyle and Trilby Shepard of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; 21 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services
10:30 am Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Fouts Funeral Home
Woodbine, Iowa

Clergy
Pastor Bill Kanne

Recorded Selections
"Just a Closer Walk with Thee"
"The Lord's Prayer"

Pall Bearers
Mike Behm ~ Rick Cline ~ Roger Cline
Keith Barnum ~ Kert Barnum ~ Kenny Barnum
Kevin Barnum

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa