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Spencer Penrose Edwards Jr.

Pasadena, California

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EDWARDS-The Reverend Canon Spencer Penrose Edwards, Jr., passed away after a brief illness. Born January 19, 1918 at Fort Hall, Idaho, Spencer soon moved with his parents to La Canada. Later, they moved to Sierra Madre where the family has remained since 1940. He attended La Canada...

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Hola, escribo desde MExico, quiero decir que lamento muchisimo la perdida de el Padre Spencer, el fue un hombre al que siempre agradecere por haberme ayudado cuando estuve enferma, y por ser un amigo incondicional de mis padres, solo quiero decir que lo extrañare muchisimo y lamento no haber estado con él tiempo antes de que falleciera. Dios lo tenga en su gloria, y mi mas sentido pésame a Mrs. Betty y a su bella y cálida familia que siempre nos trataron muy bien.

Mr. Edwards was a man of distinction; a man of integrity, with a servan't heart. May the Lord comfort those who are left behind.

DEAR FAMILY MEMBERS:

WHILE I ONLY HAD A BRIEF TIME TO KNOW SPENCER, HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER, ROBIN, I WAS SO VERY IMPRESSED WITH HIS FAITH, WINSOMENESS AND FLAIR FOR EXTRAORDINAY STORIES OF LIFE. TO ME HE WAS THE CONSUMMATE INTELLECTUAL, WHO REMAINED WELL-READ IN ALL DISCIPLINES AND MOST PASSIONATE OF THE REALITY OF HIS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST. HE WAS AN EDUCATOR ON ALL OCCASIONS, IMPARTING NEW INSIGHTS AND INSPIRATION TO THOSE IN HIS COMPANY. HIS LOVE FOR BETTY WAS UNALLOYED AS HE...

Fr. Edwards was a profound influence on me as a young man, and I am truly blessed to have known him and to have learned so much from him. He lived the equivalent of several lifetimes over the course of his eighty-six years, and will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered - always.

We miss you and the inspiration you have given us with your friendship and guidance. We salute you with a glass of Sherry in your honor.