Hopkins High School graduate Edward Guider died Sunday, Oct. 2, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.

Born July 11, 1925, in Allegan, the son of John and Nora (Maher) Guider, he graduated from Hopkins High School in 1942. Ed served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam and retired with the rank of Colonel. After WW II, he received his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and taught math at Martin High School.

While serving in the Air Force he earned his master of business administration degree from George Washington University and his master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Michigan in order to teach math at the Air Force Academy.

In his spare time Ed enjoyed golfing on leagues in Michigan and Florida.

On June 30, 1945 at Truax Army Air Field in Madison, WI he married Margaret Shipley, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Edward Guider Jr of Arvada, CO, Gary (Sandi) Guider of Pinckney, MI, Michael (Lois) Guider of Oviedo, FL, Kathleen (Scott) Broers of Grand Island, NE and David (Olga) Guider of Alexandria, VA; 10 grandchildren, Mike, Matt, Corrie, Mike Jr., Brian, Eric, Jessica, Trenton, Angela and David; 14 great grandchildren; his sister, Mary Jane Velesz and his cousin, Jack Hennessey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters-in-law.

According to his wishes cremation has taken place. Burial of Ashes will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later time.

Contributions in memory of Ed may be made to the Air Force Association (www.AFA.org).