Edward Dale England, Sr.

Springfield, Colorado resident Edward Dale England, Sr. age 74, passed away on December 14, 2021. He was born in Hinsdale, Illinois on May 2, 1947 to Harry and Margaret England who have preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Clay England; his son, Edward Dale England, Jr., and wife Denise; son, Edward William Purvis and wife, Tracy; his daughter, Katrina Anne England Martin and husband, Dustin. Grandchildren, Jeffrey Welch, Taylor Pruitt, Mackenzie Purvis, Ashley Gauvey, Morgan Purvis, Summer England and 12 Great Grandchildren. A brother Jerry England and wife Kathy; brother, Lee England and wife Chris; brother, James England and wife Marianne; sister, Alexandra England Nay and husband Rich.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1972. He was a welder, mechanic, long distance truck driver; but, the job he loved the best was Stagecoach Driver.  He loved his children and his grandchildren and his great-grand children and always said they were his legacy.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.