Edward Allan Mehaffie, age 69, of South Bend, IN , passed away on October 25, 2014 at 3:21PM at Center for Hospice Care in South Bend, IN.
He was born in Patterson, New Jersey on July 22, 1945 to Robert Edward and Ethel Grace (DeRier) Mehaffie. On December 30, 1967 he married Mary Ann Engle in Michigan City, IN.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Mehaffie of South Bend, IN; a brother, Samuel Mehaffie of Blue Springs, MO; and multiple nieces and nephews; and countless spiritual children. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half brother, James Kelehan.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam and lived a life of ministry for Christ. He served as a Pastor for many years and always served people with a pastor's heart, wherever he was or regardless of what he was doing. In 1972, he and his wife established New Life Coffee House on Madison Street following a Billy Graham Association Crusade in La Porte. From 1979-89 he and his wife served as missionaries in the Philippines. Ed was full of compassion and love for people. He was a member of Southgate Church in South Bend, IN. He enjoyed fly fishing, card playing, and eating out with Glen & friends.
A Celebration of Life & Worship Service will be held at La Porte Assembly of God, 0244 E. Boyd Blvd; La Porte, IN 46350 on Tuesday October 28, 2014 at 6PM. Ken Grace will officiate.
Family and friends will be received from 4-6 pm prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 140; Indianapolis, IN 46250 or the Wounded Warriors Project, PO BOX 758517; Topeka, KS, 66675.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.