SERVICE will be at
Hill and Son Funeral Home in
Appleton City, Missouri on
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at
2:30 p.m.

The family asks that you share stories about Edward at a special time during the service.

The MINISTERS will be
Pastor Robert Sefrit and
Pastor Tony Reynolds

VISITATION will be held at
the funeral home before the service on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 between 1:00 and 2:30 pm

INTERMENT will be in
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri

A MEMORIAL is suggested to
Montrose Presbyterian-Methodist Church

Martin Edward Dugan was born in rural Montrose, Missouri on April 4, 1916, the son of Isaac Edward and Helen Marie (Brown) Dugan. He attended first through eighth grades at Enterprise School west of Montrose, Missouri and ninth through twelfth grade at Appleton City High School where he could attend vocational agriculture classes. Ed once figured up that he rode horseback over 17,000 miles going to and from school. At the age of 16, Edward and his brother Wilfred took over the farm upon the death of their father. Together they farmed, raised registered Black Angus cattle and Quarter horses for over 90 years.

Edward served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945 in Texas, Oklahoma and Wyoming. He served with the Military Police Motorcycle Division and as a Supply Sergeant.

Edward married Helen Kirksey on April 15, 1945 at Fort Reno, Oklahoma. After an honorable discharge from the Army they returned to the family farm near Montrose. Together they raised three daughters: Judy, Nancy and Kathy.

Edward was a lifelong member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Montrose. He enjoyed his horses and served for a number of years with the Henry County Sheriff's Posse. He loved square dancing, storytelling, often laughing until he was in tears, and spending time with family. He was a true humble, country gentleman.

Edward was preceded in death by his wife Helen and his brother Wilfred. He is survived by his children Judy (Johnny) Albin, Nancy (Kent) Gilmore and Kathy (Mike) Collins; grandchildren, Jody (Connie) Rapp, Lisa (Erin) Trotter, Tanya (Mike) Snethen, Erin (Allin) Cordrey, Liz, Audrey and Natalie Collins; and five great-grandchildren: Abbey and Emily Rapp, Terry and Nicholas Snethen and Stella Cordrey. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Maxine Dugan and nephew Jim (Brenda) Dugan.

Edward used to quote an old saying, "If you have one good wife, one good dog and one good horse in your life, then you are a lucky man."

Edward considered himself to be a very lucky man.