Orval Edwin "Ed" Bone, 89 of Belvidere, IL passed away in his son's home on Saturday, September 14 following a lengthy illness. Ed was born on July 4, 1935 in Corydon, IA the son of Orval and Myree (Clark) Bone.

Ed married the love of his life, Edie Berryman on August 10, 1957 in Palos Park, IL. She predeceased him on July 16, 2024. He graduated from Parsons College where he was a Phi Beta Kappa and received his Master's Degree from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville, MO. Ed taught Physical Education and coached at several schools in Iowa before settling in Belvidere where he not only coached but fulfilled his dream as a Guidance Counselor at the Belvidere Junior High School for nearly 30 years.

After retirement Ed & Edie traveled to all 50 states and several countries. They loved to go antiquing to furnish their Victorian home. Ed loved collecting antique golf clubs, bags and other golf items. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the National Education Association and a member of the Belvidere Education Association. He was very involved with the YMCA Y's Men Club and golfed nearly every day until he was 80 years old. He was a fan of all sports but really loved his St. Louis Cardinals! Ed will always be remembered for his patience and kindness not only with his students but with everyone he met. He also had a wonderful sense of humor and made every holiday or special occasion extra fun!

Ed is survived by his children Larry of Belvidere, Jerry (Denise) of Poplar Grove and Brenda (Jerry) McMillan of Beloit, WI. 7 Grandchildren Chapin Bone, Spencer (Kristin) Bone, Trevor (Toni) Bone, Allison (Curt) Miller, Adam (Megan) Bone, Eric (Dawna) McMillan and Ashley McMillan, 10 Great Grandchildren. and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Edie, his parents, infant son David Sydney Bone, and sisters, Evelyn Duckworth, Louise Ockerman, Beverly Couchman, Bernadine McGee, and Margaret Ramsey.

We would like to thank Serenity Hospice Care for the loving care and support they provided Ed and our family during his last months.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. with a Memorial Service immediately following at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL .

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given in Ed's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Shriner's Hospital for Children.