Date Of Birth: July 17, 1929
Date Of Death: January 5, 2009
Edmund Roy (Ed) Spooner, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, January 5, 2009. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 17, 1929, the son of the late Cecil and Margaret (Martin) Spooner. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant and was awarded a Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, a Combat Infantry Badge, and the United Nations Service Medal.He was a Professional Artist with his work being so noted that it is in the Smithsonian.Ed was preceded in death by his wife Filimina “Phyllis”.He is survived by two daughters, Karen Greene, and Debbie (Mark) Lynn; six grandchildren, Greg, Lyle, Ashley, Dallas, Megan, Nick; one great grandson, Gavin; a sister, Gloria (Richard “Buddy”) Roth; a brother, Harry Spooner and several nieces and nephews.Friends are invited to call Thursday, January 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Harry Moore Family Mortuary, 8151 Allisonville Rd with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. Graveside Services will be Monday, January 12 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven, North Lauderdale, FL.
Ashley Greene says
Together this week with my family, waiting for the moment when God would call Pop-Pop home, I experienced an epiphany. Which was that even in the midst, I felt comfort and love thru the support of my family. I want to ALWAYS be with my family, I never want to go without talking and/or seeing them for any period of time short or long. I think it was awesome how we can be here for eachother even when it hurts so bad. We are so blessed to have one another at these kind of times. We will never be alone as long as we have eachother! Thankyou family! I love you all! I just know Pop-Pop is pleased with how we are handeling this! Not one of us can be strong on our own, but with the help of one another we can make it thru anything! I am embracing how we are here for eachother when it comes to celebrating and then also mourning. We are strong together and will make it thru this. Then one day we will all reunite when God is ready…He is ALWAYS on time! Pop-Pop you are missed VERY MUCH! We will see you in heaven!! Rest In Peace with Grandma…Kiss her for ALL of us! Remember family whoever the Son sets free, is free indeed! We will support eachother in every and all decisions, whether they turn out to be the right decision or the wrong decision, as long as we all learn from them. I truly believe that is what life is about. Peace & Love Family!
Linda Miles says
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Edmund’s family.
In the short time I had to know him, Edmund had become a friend. He always greeted me with a smile and I always appreciated that.
Edmund and I used to talk quite a bit about football. I’m a Colts fan and he a NY Giants fan. I always told him if my Colts didn’t win I would cheer for the Giants. Come this Jan.11th at 1pm I will be holding Endmund in my heart and cheering for the Giants once again,
I think he would like that.
Thank you Edmund my friend for sharing your art with us, every time I look at it I’m in awe by the beauty of your talent.
Harry Spooner says
12/25/06 Dear Roy:On and on it goes this life always somthing new to put the mixof memories I no longer happen to life ,it happens to me and I brush it aside knowing for sure that im getting close to my home where i can live in peace forever.This place,this life was ok! but not that great,I can do without seconds.Imready for the main corse. We’ll be there with our loved ones enjoying never ending happiness forever Ithink of you always and love the times we shared together Your ever loven bro Harry
Harry Spooner says
12/25/06 Dear Roy:On and on it goes this life always somthing new to put the mixof memories I no longer happen to life ,it happens to me and I brush it aside knowing for sure that im getting close to my home where i can live in peace forever.This place,this life was ok! but not that great,I can do without seconds.Imready for the main corse. We’ll be there with our loved ones enjoying never ending happiness forever Ithink of you always and love the times we shared together Your ever loven bro Harry
Lisa RothAnderson says
“Memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart, today and forever”………..My deepest condolences to Karen, Deb and all your family. Wanted to share some fond memories of Uncle Roy that I hold dear in my heart. As a little girl my Uncle Roy would hold me in his lap and call me “doll”. He made me feel safe and loved. There were lots of fun family gatherings, trips to Lake Winona, parties and barbecues where my dad and Uncle Roy would drink Rheingolds and watch the Mets. I remember Uncle Roy always joking around, trying to get everyone to smile. In the old home movies there is a funny clip of Uncle Roy dressed as dracula, fake biting the neck of my dad, dressed up as a clown from a Halloween party long ago. It always makes me smile. I remember what a gifted artist my Uncle was. I still have a beautiful pen and ink of an Indian with pipe hanging in my den and am so proud to tell people that my Uncle drew it. I’m in awe when I look at the pen and ink drawings of all the Presidents Uncle Roy drew and what a gifted artist he was. A few years ago Uncle Roy was visiting my parents and I finally got to see him again. It was a joy to have him meet my kids and I got to take a few walks with him, alone together. We shared some laughs and we both cracked up when I reminded him he was my Godfather cause he had forgotten. Uncle Roy was light, loving, gentle, kind, warm, funny, witty, an extremely gifted artist and an adoring husband, son, father, brother, uncle, friend. You shall be greatly missed dear Uncle Roy. God Bless & I shall always cherish the wonderful memories you have given me. Your adoring niece, Lisa
Rosiel Marasco says
Karen, Debbie and the rest of your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how much you love your father and that you will miss him terribly. Take comfort in knowing that he is reunited with your mom, and that he’s at peace.
Teresa Holland says
Karen, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I will not be able to attend the service but wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers.
Richard Bud Roth says
Memories of the good times that you, your lovely wife Phyllis, your sister, Gloria, and I had together are with me at this moment… watching a ball game and having a few beers while the girls talked…the good times shared with our friends on State Place and Candy Lane…the trips we took to Bayville and Lake Winona…the times Gloria and I spent with you and Phyllis in Florida…so many wonderful memories of past times.
You were blessed to have two such wonderful caring daughters that loved you and cared for you after the loss of your wife. I feel the sadness, Roy, as do all your family and friends at losing you. But I also feel a happiness in knowing that you are at peace now and in Heaven with God and your wife. Rest in peace, my friend.
Your brother-in-law, Buddy
Todd Roth says
My heart goes out to Karen and Debbie and my family is thinking of you at this time of loss.
I have only warm and happy memories of the times I spent with Uncle Roy growing up.
Family is what makes you who you are and I truly believe that Uncle Roy had a hand in making me who I am today. I am thankful that he will always be part of me and our family. We are better people having known him in our lives.
Gloria Roth says
My big brother Roy,
Sad to say goodbye but happy you will be in good hands with Phyllis, Mother and Daddy. I will always remember your love and kindness and especially sense of humor (you could make the Grinch laugh). Till we meet again. Farewell sweet prince. Your loving sister,
GlaGla
melanie a morrow says
I did not know this man but have recently acquired two drawings of Native American Indians signed Edmund Spooner one is Nov 1975 and the other 8/23/1975, I contacted the Smithsonian trying to find out further information on his work from the information above but they could not find any reference for me. These drawings are amazing. Mr. Spooner was certainly talented and the subject matter is dear to my heart as I am Native Choctaw.
Sincerely, Melanie