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James Michael Edwards

Corvallis, Oregon

1952 - 2021

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Corvallis, Oregon
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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James Michael Edwards

January 13, 1952 - February 21, 2021

James Michael Edwards passed away February 21, 2021 at the age of 69 in Corvallis. He was born in North Bend. The family moved to Corvallis when he was 5 years old so his father could pursue an...

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Jimmy, You are missed by everyone who knew you. Godspeed. Chris Foster

Jim was a larger than life fraternity brother and friend. He could move a "mile a minute" it seemed with energy, a booming voice, a great smile and a loud laugh. He was caring and loving as well. We would occasionally slug (not full force) each other in the shoulder, as "brothers" do". While I was a high school wrestler and had boxed, Jim had a pretty good friendly punch. Those "punches" were actually "brotherly love" punches like kids do. I thought of him as one of my brothers. His mom,...

I am so sorry about the passing of my cousin, Jimmy. What a wonderful person he was and will be missed by so many. Deepest sympathies to all the family.

Jimmie was like a little brother to me since the first time I met him through his brother Bob (Eddy). He was so full of energy and laughter, he lit up a room whenever he entered it. He loved people and had such a zest for life. He was blessed to have the love of his life, Barbara with him for 45 years. The world was a much better place with Jimmie. May God Bless him, his mom, his dad and Gus. Godspeed My Brother. You will never be forgotten and thank you for your friendship all those...

My deepest sympathy to Jim's friends and family. I hadn't seen or talked with Jim for over 50 years, but I played in a band with him briefly in high school. I remember his Fender Jazzmaster guitar and particularly his infectuous laugh. God bless.

Jimmy, was a both a friend and a brother-in-law for over 50 years. He took immense pride in everything he did from the many homes and office buildings he built to his wife, Barbara, and to his own beautiful home. It was always his keen eye for angles and lighting that he was most proud of when finished. When talking about his passion for architecture, you could really feel his excitement come through via his voice and his body language. This was always his comfort zone and one that truly...