Edward Elijah Meeker Sr.

EDWARD ELIJAH MEEKER SR., age 85, of Joppa, MD, died on February 14, 2007, at Forest Hill Health and Rehabilitation, Forest Hill, MD. Born in Torrington, CT, he was the son of the late Wilbur Ernest and Ella Mae Witherell Meeker. As a lifelong resident of Washington, he attended Washington Public School and Danbury Trade School. A veteran of WWII, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corp as a cadet in 1943. From 1944-1946, he saw action in North Africa and Italy, where he was injured under attack. He was presented with a Purple Heart in 1946. In 1950, he attended the RCA Institute in New York City on a GI Bill and went on to open his own business, Meeker Electric, which he ran for 35 years. He served as Chief in the Fire Department of Washington Depot in Connecticut. He was Vice Chairman for the Board of Education; served on the Board of Tax Review, Civil Preparedness Director; was a member of the Lions Club, the American Legion, and New Preston Congregational Church.

Mr. Meeker is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Deanna Martini Meeker of Joppa, MD; three sons, Edward E. Meeker Jr. of Newington, CT, Timothy W. Meeker of Washington Depot, CT, and Daniel D. Meeker of New Milford, CT; one daughter, Christine L. Madvig of Lincoln, NE; a stepson, Paul Dudderar of Abingdon, MD; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Whitney of East Africa; and nine grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Audrey Claire Anderson Meeker; and two brothers, Sheldon W. Meeker and David E. Meeker.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 244, Washington Depot, CT 06794, or to a charity of your choice.