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Norman EDWARDS Obituary
Dr. Edwards was an OB-GYN and had a private practice for over 45 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served in many capacities to include the deacon board and choir. He graduated, pre-med, from Iowa State and from Creighton University of Omaha, Neb., in 1969.
Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Benita J. Edwards; daughter, Rebecca Noel Edwards; sisters, Janene DeJaynes and Joyce Imsland; brother, Jon Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at First Baptist Church, with a memorial service starting at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a ministry of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norman EDWARDS
Trina Norman
January 20, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken Dudley
October 27, 2011
Though we met once and too briefly, Dr. Edwards, I am happy that we shared a moment. I will remember you always and Honor your Memory and Spirit that lives on in Rebecca and Mrs. Edwards.
November 17, 2010
Benita,
I just read today, Nov. 17th, of Norm's desth. I was saddened and shocked, he was a relatively young man. Having lost Carol 11 years ago, I know well how you are feeling. I am truly sorry for your loss. I am now living in Warwick Forest, an Assisted Living community. I have been unable to find your telephone number to speak directly to you. Should you wish to talk with me, my number is 757-898-3272. With true sorrow. Paul Hunter
Joan Dobson
November 9, 2010
Benita, Norm will be deeply missed. I have always enjoyed seeing the three of you come into the Arts Center. May you and Rebecca fine comfort and peace.
November 8, 2010
Dear Benita and family: On behalf of the Executive Board of the Friends of Music at CNU we extend our deepest sympathy to you in the sudden and tragic loss of Dr. Edwards. You are remembered fondly for your many contributions and work in assisting the students at the university. May you find comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Lynn Jenkins
November 5, 2010
Dear Rebecca and Mrs. Edwards: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Most Sincerely, Lynn
November 4, 2010
Benita and Becca,
May you find peace in your loss.Ienjoyed working with him when you all first came to the area. you both were very sweet people. and I loved babysitting Becca. I was still growing up then.And you all taught me alot. love,Frankie Millen
Shirley Wilson
November 2, 2010
Dr. Edwards was my GYN from 1972 until he retired. He was both a doctor and a friend. He will be greatly missed.
Billie Lowry
November 1, 2010
I am sorry to learn of Dr. Edwards passing. He delivered my son in 1979 after a very long and hard delivery. He was very professional and caring and I was so glad he was the doctor on duty that weekend. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Angela Herring
November 1, 2010
My deep sympathy to Benita and Rebecca on your sudden and unexpected loss.
I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Whitehurst
October 31, 2010
To Mrs. Edwards and daughter, I am sorry to hear about your loss of Dr. Edwards. He was my OB-GYN for 13 years. I moved from the area in 1987 and had to find another doctor. Dr.Edwards was my favorite as he was always very professional and caring. My
prayers go out to you and your family.
Gina Niedenberger
October 31, 2010
Dr. Edwards was my doctor from 1975 until he retired. There was never a more compassionate doctor. He delivered both of my sons, the first in 1977 and our second in 1983, and I always thought of him as a friend.
Much sympathy to Benita and Rebecca.
Beth Mollick
October 31, 2010
Both of us wish to convey our sorrow and deep sympathy to your family in the loss of your husband/father. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, in my case as a nursing instructor in L&D at Riverside, and Ron who worked with both Bonita and Norm in association with Planned Parenthood, and with Norm's daughter, Rebecca, while she was at CNU. May God's Peace be with you.
Beth and Ron Mollick
October 31, 2010
Dear Benita,
So sorry to hear of Dr. Edwards passing. I always appreciated both of you when I serviced your office for Lab Corp. It's my prayer for God's grace to be sufficient for you.
Respectfully,
Taylor Jefferson
Venice, Fl
Donna Mellis
October 31, 2010
The loss of Dr.Edwards to this world is truly a great loss. He was a fine man and talented, compassionate Doctor. I will forever miss his morning visits and I am grateful for being taught how to make a "good" pot of coffee by him. Donna Mellis
Loretta Zeitz
October 31, 2010
Benita & Rebecca,
At this time of sorrow, please remember that your husband and father cared for and brought so much joy to so many during his years in practice. As a patient of Dr. Edwards for 30+ years, I held him in high esteem and regarded his medical opinion as one of the best in his field. May your days ahead be comforted by the lovely memories of such well respected man.
Fran Ray
October 31, 2010
I was saddened to learn of Dr. Edwards passing. He delivered my last baby 28 years ago. I just saw him and his wife for a few seconds in passing at Busch Gardens several weeks ago. I didn't know he was an angel unaware. I remember when I turned thirty years old I was whining about it in his office one day and he started playing his little miniture record player with his fingers, but he always had an ear for my complaints. I'm sorry for your loss.
Emily McCarson
October 31, 2010
Dear Benita and Rebecca,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Norman will truly be missed by so many people. We pray that God will surround you both in his arms during your difficult time. Please know that you both are in our prayers.
Jim and Emily McCarson
October 31, 2010
May the peace of God comfort you during this time Mrs. Benita, I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr Edwards at Mary Immaculate and he treated me like a jewel as a pt when he delivered my two daughters
( 1987 & 1995).He was truly a wonderful Dr,compassionate, and a joy to talk to ... Katrina Johnson (Newport News ,Va)
Carol
October 30, 2010
To Dr. Edwards Family,
Dr. Edwards saw me in his Denbigh Office when he worked with Dr. Morrison years ago. I had an ectopic pregnancy and had passed out in the office on the floor as I walked down the hallway. Dr. Edwards picked me up off the floor and carried me in his big strong arms, out to my friends car and sat me inside. I have never forgotten the care and compassion shown by him when I was so sick. He and Dr. Morrison were both such good Doctors.
My deepest sympathies go out to his family. I know he will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss.
October 30, 2010
Dear Mrs. Edwards and Rebecca , thank you for sharing your husband and father with us. I worked with Dr. Edwards at Riverside L&D for 16 years. He always had a smile on his face and loved sharing his love of life and his family with us! He will be truely missed by his patients and the Riverside L&D Family past and present. What a great picture of him that you shared with his obituary. Please, know that we grieve with you and rejoice in knowing that he was a servant of the Lord. May God's love and grace be with you doing this very difficult time. In Christian Love, Lois Beale Gwaltney, RN.
tina edwards
October 30, 2010
Dr.Edwards delivered my chid and I.He was a wonderful Dr.My mom and he talked about wine while I was being born.God is with you in this loss.He will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Beth Wilson
October 30, 2010
Dear Benita,
We are so sad to hear about your dear husbands passing. God Bless you and your family at this very difficult time.
Beth and Joe Wilson
John Roberts
October 30, 2010
We will all truly miss Norm. He was a man of God, sharing His love, compassion and grace. May God comfort Benita and Rebecca. Love, John
Lori Wilson
October 30, 2010
Dr Edwards delivered both my kids and my Mom use to work for him. Him and his wife and daughter came to my wedding. I considered him as not only my doctor but a friend. I am so sorry Benita and Rebecca for your loss. Heaven has an angel now and his name is Dr Edwards. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Denise Staples
October 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God has brought home another "Angel"
Denise Staples
October 30, 2010
rest in peace Dr, Edwards..I remember you delivered my first and second born. ~Mandy Malone
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