Edward F. Jirik's Obituary
Edward F. Jirik, age 88, of Leesburg passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was born February 27, 1925 in Cleveland, OH and moved to Lake County in July of 1985 from Columbus, OH. He was a retired professional educator in the public school system. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tavares, where he was very active over the years, and was a member of Kiwanis. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Jirik of Leesburg, FL; son, Edward F. Jirik, Jr. of Germantown, TN; daughter, Eleanor Leslie Briggs of Kailua, HI; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Evener and a brother, Donald Jirik. A Memorial Service will be held at Lake Port Square East Building Lobby, Leesburg, FL on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 3:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Lake-Sumter Unit, 1650 W. Main St., Suite 3, Leesburg, FL 34748. Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall.
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