Edward Westendorff Obituary

Edward Clifton Westendorff HANAHAN - Edward Clifton Westendorff of Hanahan entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Jean Westendorff, of St. Mathews. They were married for over 50 years. Edward was born in North Charleston to C. G. Westendorff and Marian O. Westendorff. Edward was a gunner's mate 2-c on the USS Hollister DD788 that rescued four Navy flyers following a plane crash off the east coast of Korea. He received the Navy Occupation Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon 3 Stars, China Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Later on in his life, Edward owned his own construction company for many years in Charleston. Edward and Jean Westendorff had no children of their own but loved each one of their many dogs as if they were. Edward Westendorff is also survived by two brothers and one sister, John O. Westendorff, William Westendorff and his wife, Julie, and Patricia Damewood and her husband, Don. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who deeply cared for him. Edward and Jean Westendorff would like to send out a special thank you to Hospice of Charleston and their caring staff. Thank you goes out to Tamarah Tarpley, Shanel Edwards, Linda Fields and Emily Buchheit. They would also like to thank April Martin of First Light Home Care provided by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Ed and Jean would also like to thank his niece, Sara Westendorff, and Diedre Aytes for caring for Ed in his final months. Funeral services are going to be private and the family is asking in lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Charleston Animal Society on Remount Road in North Charleston. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston