Mr. Edward Harlan McLish's Obituary
Edward Harlan McLish passed way on June 27, 2012 at the age of 83. A longtime resident of Pasadena, Ed was born on June 2, 1929 in Lawton, Oklahoma to John and Lula (Edwards) McLish. He grew up in Oklahoma City where he attended Central High School. After being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, Ed played seven years in the Minor Leagues before being drafted into the U.S Army during the Korean War, where he continued playing ball. He was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation and had been known to do a "rain dance" on the ball field before a game. Ed spent his career in the oil and gas industry until fulfilling his dream of retiring to his farm that he loved so much where he could be found either on the tractor or the golf course. Ed was great with a story or a joke and was a Pied Piper to kids and animals. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Ann, his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Esther McLish; his son, Mark McLish and wife Beverly of Pasadena, daughter, Andrea Melton and husband Michael of Clear Lake and four grandchildren, Meghan, Morgan, Taylor Anne and Mark. The family will gather Monday, July 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. to celebrate Ed's life during a graveside memorial service at Forest Park East Cemetery. In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial donations may be made in Ed's memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5005 Mitchelldale, Suite 115, Houston, Texas 77092.
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