Edward Bland

Message from Ken Howle

I am so sorry to hear this about Ed. We were childhood friends and played freshman football at Groveport before I moved to Pickerington. My sympathies to his family. I am sure he will be missed terribly. RIP my old friend.

Message from Kim Flenoury and Family

To the Bland Family,
I was saddened to hear about Ed's passing. I worked with Ed just over a year at Verizon and he always seemed to have a story to tell with a smile on his face. The Bland family will be in our prayers.

Expression of Sympathy

A Blooming Basket was ordered on June 20, 2017

A candle was lit by Kerry Royer on June 20, 2017 7:06 AM

Message from Rich & Brenda Hartman

Our thoughts and prayers to the Bland family. May warm memories brighten your days and bring you comfort at night during this difficult time.

A candle was lit by Rich and Brenda Hartman on June 19, 2017 7:38 PM

Message from Elaine Lambert

I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to all of Ed's family. There's such a sense of helplessness when someone we love dies. I'd like to share some scriptural thoughts that really helps me. Prayer is so valuable at this time but it's not that prayer simply makes us feel better. 2 Cor.4:7 says that God can give us, "... power beyond what is normal ", to go from one day to the next. This does not mean that we no longer cry or that we forget, but it means we recover. The reason we recover is because of our hope. Jesus Christ talked about our hope in John 5:28, "... all those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice and come out ". Jesus was referring to the resurrection, this is our amazing hope that helps us recover and gives us power to go on. 2 Cor.1:3 describes our Creator as, "... the God of all comfort ". One way that God comforts us is by moving people who care about us to give us words of encouragement that we need to hear. May the God of comfort (Ps.83:18) be your comfort now during this time of sorrow.

Message from Seth Prescher

Dear Bland Family,

I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Verizon Wireless. Ed was a great mentor to me while starting my role as a recruiter. I will cherish the memories I have of our golf conversations and when we had the chance to visit at company meetings. From my family to yours we send our thoughts and prayers in this time of need.

A candle was lit by Diane Spohn on June 19, 2017 7:43 AM

A candle was lit by Stephanie Rucker Winters on June 18, 2017 4:07 PM

A candle was lit by Victoria Bland, happy Father's Day ❤️ on June 18, 2017 2:13 PM

A candle was lit by Kathleen & Jason Jackson on June 18, 2017 1:50 PM

Message from Larry Motycka

Vickie, I am so sorry for your loss. Although it was some time ago,, I remember that Ed was a great guy and someone that I respected very much in our working relationship. You and your family are in my prayers.

A candle was lit by Arlene Hampton on June 17, 2017 10:53 AM

A candle was lit by Brad and Christy Bland on June 17, 2017 1:04 AM

A candle was lit by Margaret Fields on June 16, 2017 10:23 PM

Message from Ernie West

Rest well my friend, see your loved ones again and save a place for us praying for your family love ya Ed

A candle was lit by Ernie West on June 16, 2017 9:26 PM

Message from Sunny & Dale Grives

Our deepest sympathy to the Bland family! Ed was a great guy whom I'm proud to call a friend! He will be greatly missed! Out thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow!! Rest In Peace, Ed!

A candle was lit by Sunny & Dale Groves on June 16, 2017 8:11 PM

Message from Hugh Brennan

Bland Family....my deepest condolences for your loss. Ed and I were on the same team at Verizon although I work out of our Illinois office. I enjoyed meeting and talking with him anytime we had a team event or training session. Always available if I had a question for him. He was so proud to be a grandpa and when he told me first I couldn't believe as he looked too young! He always made a point of asking how my family was and just an overall great guy. And from comments that my co-workers here in Schaumburg said once the news came out, all of them said 'what a good guy.' He will be deeply missed.

A candle was lit by My prayers and condolences to the Bland Family. on June 16, 2017 3:37 PM

A candle was lit by Liz Hernandez on June 16, 2017 3:36 PM

A candle was lit by Shari Wilis on June 16, 2017 3:08 PM

A candle was lit by Rhonda Miller on June 16, 2017 3:02 PM

A candle was lit by Keith T. Bolin on June 16, 2017 2:55 PM

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Ed was an awesome guy and so much fun to work with. We all miss him at the office. He had a huge heart and a great laugh. I will keep Ed and his family in my prayers.

Message from Tim and Pati Bader

Sending love and support from our family to yours, Sarah:
We are sorry to hear the news that your Dad passed away. Please accept our deepest sympathies for you and your family. We know you need strength to cope with this difficult moment. Be strong.