Edward J. Vanous
December 26, 1970 ~ February 28, 2016
Edward 'Ed' John Vanous, 45, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the United Methodist Church, Lisbon. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Ed was born December 26, 1970, in Cedar Rapids, to John Edward and Morean (Plattenberger) Vanous. He attended Lisbon Community schools, and graduated in 1989. He married Jean Darbyshire on June 23, 2001, in Lisbon. He was a mechanic, working on the buses for Cedar Rapids Community Schools. In his non-working hours, Ed enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved spending time with his beloved family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Tyler Vanous and Joshua Wagner; daughter, Shea Vanous; two granddaughters; mother, Morean Vanous; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends; and pets, Sadie and Coco.
Ed was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Robert and Anna Mae Vanous; and maternal grandparents, Roy and Betty Plattenberger.
Memorials will be donated to local Lisbon organizations in Ed's name.
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Ed was the best of us. He will be missed by so many, including me. I am blessed to have called him my friend. Prayers of comfort and peace to Mo, Jeannie and his children. In Sorrow~Rebecca Sipe Hingst
I always enjoyed seeing Ed at our reunions and he will be missed. My condolences are with Jeannie, his children and the whole family. Cynthia Chadek-Walker
Ed was referred to as “the Gentle Giant” and I think that rings true. He always had a smile (whether it was because he was up to something mischievous or because he was just happy); and his smile was infectious. Ed had a way of pitching in and helping and making others feel at home. Our High School class will no longer be the same with Ed missing. My deepest heartfelt sympathies to Jeannie, Tyler, Josh, Shea , Kia and his mom, Mo. May you feel comfort and peace in the prayers of others now and in the days ahead. In Sympathy – KaraJane Curl
Jeannie and family, Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing, I worked with him a very short time in the 90’s and he was a lot of fun! My thoughts and prayers are with you . May he rest in Peace.
So sorry to hear of your loss..so many emotions flashing! So many things come to mind as I think of your loss today. I know we haven’t known Eddie as long as some, but he is a young man we will remember fondly…………….first memory that sticks in my mind is of him coming around the corner on the lawnmower, a great big smile on his face, driving with one hand and holding Carrie in the other. He was bringing her to daycare at our home……..helping Gwen out………Then the years he was Travis’ friend………the trio……….Travis, Eddie and Phil…………so many adventures. The time we spent having soup and sandwiches after the games, the time during wrestling when he would stand in the doorway between the living room and dining room saying “Iris I am so hungry I could eat the wood off the door jams………….had to make weight……….the times the guys spent out at the farm………..never knowing that I did trust them, but still checked on them! Did they carry on and do things we may not have agreed on, sure, but it was always so good to know that they were good people and had good solid ornery fun.. Then they grew up and we did not see each other as often………but when we met it was always a smile and a hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He left us way too soon, but I guess someday we will know the answer to all the why questions we have when we loose someone that means so much to us….We at this house will continue to pray for you, Jean and family, and hope you find comfort knowing that Eddie is in the arms of the Lord! Rex and Iris Cook
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was called home way too soon. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace .Prayers are with the famiy
My sympathy to Ed`s Family. He will be missed by All. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Yours,
John A. Kuba
Podivin,Czech Republic
Jean,
I am so sorry about Ed’s death. You are one of the best teachers I have had the privilege to work with.
You are skilled and caring, You always brought your sense of humor to make learning fun!
Take care. I am thin king of you.
Helane Golden
Moe,
I’m SO very sorry for your loss. I just can’t imagine the heartache you must be going thru. I wish I could see you and give you a hug…you have been thru so much. Eddie and his Dad are reunited again….may they both be at peace.
Please know I’m thinking of you and extend my sincere sympathy….
Annamae
i miss you dad i cant even explain how i feel right now but i know you are in a better place looking down at me and your grandchildren i love you dad and you and deda have now reunited having fun in heaven. may you rest in peace and forever be in my thoughts and prayers
He was a great man plus co-worker. He will be dearly miss at the Cedar Rapids Community School District. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
My most heartfelt sympothy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very hard time. Stefanie & Jaydan Nissen
Jean, Josh, and family – I’ve been thinking of you all week. I pray you will find comfort as you share wonderful memories and stories with family and friends. God bless. Karla (Wagner) Pawlicki
I enjoyed visiting with Ed and talking about Tyler, or fishing, or the topic of the day. He was a good man and a good father. Thinking of you Jean and I hope in someway I can help Tyler through high school. My thoughts are with all the family. Ed will be missed.
Kent
OH my gosh Moe! I had no idea this was going on in your life! I am so very sorry, these two men were a blessing to all that knew them! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb(Lord)Bys
Fell out of touch with you all so long ago and was just thinking about fixing that and finding a way to get a hold of you all. So sorry to just now hear about Eddie and John. …… In my way I loved you all as my part time parents and Ed as my brother, but I let life carry us apart and I will regret that forever…….. I will always cherish the memories of working at the Hall and Bingo, I still make egg rolls like you taught me and yes I really hate to dust….:-)