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Kate Handley
May 26, 2021
I was just talking about our dear friend Jaroldeen - about how she gave such good advice to us in Relief Society in the New Canaan ward so many years ago. She gave me some very important advice on how to raise teen-agers - she said that we had to find out everything about what they were doing. She was always wise and wonderful and I miss her still.
Kate
Joleen Jenson
June 29, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
I wanted to express my sympathy and love for your mother. I knew her through the NAC/BYU. She was always a ray of sunshine. Her happiness, wisdom and love were a movitating example. She will be greatly missed.
Siincerely,
Sue and Monte Hickenlooper
June 23, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
How loved and cherishd your mother was by so many! The news of the passing of so dear and vibrant a friend was difficult to assimilate. However, as we thought of how happy she and your father must be to be together, we realized it was a selfish approach we were taking to want to have delayed that extraordinarily joyful reunion.
The warm and intuitive nature of your mother touched many in a very personal way. Our family is deeply grateful to her for her tender support of us when our son Kent died. Her love for Kent as her Seminary student, and friend, was evident in the talk she gave at his funeral. It was a talk that was especially insightful and uplifting and touched the hearts of all who attended. How generous she was with her time and talents.
Jerry made you feel you were dear to her - a phrase she used so often -and that you were a special and talented person. Actually, it was she with her special talent and gift for bringing out the best in others that made you feel "special" in her presence. I will sorely miss the wonderful talks and times we had together. I will have a hard time realizing she is not in her house there in Pleasant grove - a house I pass each time I visit our daughter. However, I really do believe she is happy and fulfilled and living with her beloved Weston in a house in the "beautiful place" she deserves to be.
As with Cornelia of Roman times, you children were truly your mother's "jewels", and as such you are her legacy to us. We love you and want you to know our prayers are with you.
Deanie Martino
June 22, 2008
Dear Edward's family: I was privilege to serve with your mother on the NAC at BYU, and will charish the warm visits I had with her because of her charm, wisdom and just how down to earth she was. I loved listening to her stories. She will be missed, but what a beautiful legacy she left in the wonderful lives of such a family. Sincerely Deanie Martino
Mark W. Cannon
June 21, 2008
Dear Edwards Family:
We have the highest admiration and affection for Jaroldeen and Weston Edwards! We count them as among our best friends.
Virtually every one of their thoughts, plans and actions were part of thinking of being helpful to the restored Church of Jesus Christ, their family, their friends and/or anyone in need.
They were magnificent role models . Knowing and observing them improved the lives of countless hundeds of people!
We sympathize greatly with your loss. However, we know that you can have the joy of being with them in the future. We hope that you all find creative ways of expressing the same commitment and concern for other people that they did.
Our love and very best wishes,
Mark W. and Betty S. Cannon
Doug and Joan jackson
June 19, 2008
Dear Edwards,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom, and that we were out of town for the viewing and funeral. Just learned about her death this morning while speaking to Bonne Simmons. We will always remember when your family moved into the Westchester Ward and what a strong presence you were. Your Mom taught the Young Married class for a while - a real treat for all of us. Before you moved here, I had heard from my Aunt Alicebeth Ashby who lived in your ward or stake before you moved to Scarsdale, that "Jaroldeen was the best teacher I've ever heard." We'll always remember the wonderful Christmas party at your home - Johnny was just a baby so that would have been about 34 years ago. As we walked in the front door, each of our children were handed a brown paper bag with a costume in it. Then you older girls organized all the kids that came and directed them in acting out the Nativity. It was a joy to be a part of that night along with several other families in the ward.. After the play was over, we watched Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I remember thinking how smart your Mom was - she served a simple but delicious buffet dinner which included sandwiches and Fritos.
When Doug and I along with four little children were looking to move from an apartment to a home, I had a hard time deciding on the house that Doug liked. I asked your Mom to come over and look at it with me and give her advice. She was kind to come and pointed out several things about the house that would be good for a family. I always appreciated her wisdom and insight into family life. We did buy that house and lived there for 30 years, and it was a great family home.
Julia, we've heard from you at Christmastime for many years, and want to make sure we have your current address. We didn't send out cards last year, but hope to this year and would love to keep in touch. We moved to Salt Lake 5 1/2 years ago. When I was working at DownEast for a short time, I saw Rob occasionally, but haven't seen the rest of your family for many years. May you feel the peace and love of our Heavenly Father in each of your lives. We loved both your parents!!!
Joan and Doug Jackson and family.
Margaret Archibald
June 12, 2008
I just found out the news of Jaroldeen's passing and I am stunned to think of life without her incredible spirit and example. We were friends through the National Advisory Council of BYU for the past 26 years. She was my hero and my ideal of true womanhood. She had the unique ability to make everyone feel so loved and treasured. Her example and words of advice and wisdom have impacted my life forever. I will truly miss her. She has left her generous gifts and talents through a legacy of children and grandchildren. My thoughts are with you.
Jim and Helen Heggie
June 9, 2008
To The Edwards Family,
In recent years our contact was by phone. She was such a delightful, uplifting and wonderfully spirited lady. Cheered up after each call, even our briefest exchanges were a highlight of my day.
In years past, when Weston and Jaroldeen, with my wife Helen and I, were all members of the Merrill Lynch family, we had many enjoyable times together, leaving us with a rich abundance of memories to remain in our hearts. We were especially touched to have been a model for a couple in one of her novels.
A truely admirable personality, we are in awe of her many diverse accomplishments. She and Weston will now be joyous together, forever, as they were in life.
Marilyn Clawson
June 9, 2008
Your Mother has been a marvelous examplar! How happy it has made me to know her!
Carolyn (Larsen) May
June 4, 2008
I want to send my regards to the Edwards Family. I served in the N.Y.C Mission more than 20 years ago, and spent 8 months in New Canaan ,CT. Sister Edwards left a deep and wonderful impression on my life. She somehow knew I was about to be transferred and came running over just before I left with a beautiful ice cream cake that said " Farewell Sister Larsen" ....As though she did not have enough to do ,with her very large family and a myriad of other things pulling her in many directions,yet she had time to remember a missionary. I will never forget such a gesture, so small yet so large. I cherish her lessons and her example. I count myself blessed to have known her even breifly.
Maurine and Dave Hoffman
June 4, 2008
Dear Edwards family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Jeroldeen was such a positive, caring and creative influence on those of us who were fortunate enough to have known her. I loved working with her in the Primary in New Canaan Ward and both Dave and I so enjoyed being with your family for parties and dinners. There will be a great empty space in our lives without her but we can all keep her alive in our hearts with beautiful memories and by living with the same integrity and joy which she emulated. Our love and condolences to all of you and may you find comfort in your memories and the knowledge that you will be together again someday. Maurine and Dave Hoffman
Bishop Kirk Lindahl
June 4, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
We were sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she was such a great lady and will be missed by all of us. Your Dad and Mom gave great service while they were in our ward and will be greaty missed by all of us.
May the lord bless each of you during this time, it is times like this that makes me appreciate the gospel.
Bishop Lindahl
David and Mary Lynn Robertson
June 4, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
How we wish we could have joined you to celebrate your Mother's wonderful life. We count her as one of our best ever mentors. We learned so much from her during the time we were all raising children together in Connecticut. What a talented, caring, gracious, lovely, and wise woman she was. Lucky Heaven!
David and Nancy Gardner
June 3, 2008
Dear Edwards Children,
We knew your parents when we were young married and living in the San Marino Ward back in the 1970's. What an impact they had on our lives then and later.
May the Lord bless you and your family during this time of family sorrow.
We are serving a mission now in Oakland.
David and Nancy Gardner
California Oakland Mission
Doug L. Stevens
June 3, 2008
Jeroldeen and Weston were wonderful examples of living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I was unlucky enough to have followed Jeroldeen as Gospel Doctrine teacher in the Capistrano 1st Ward. Within less than a year, she was called again to that calling and I was sent off to do other things. I knew I was not in the same league as she was as a teacher!. She has left a wonderful legacy of her service in Laguna Niguel and she will be greatly missed.
Josephine Larkin-Bennett
June 3, 2008
Dear Edwards Family-
I was so saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. I have thought of your family so much over the years and the many hours we spent in your home. I was always so impressed with the way your Mom taught you to work together and keep two washers and dryers busy. I remember her wise advice to only have white bed sheets and white socks. I have taken that advice to heart in my own home.
She always made me feel so welcome in your home.
Josephine
Merissa Hunter Haymore
June 2, 2008
I was lucky enough to have had Sister Edwards as my young womens president and as a seminary teacher while in high school. Never a morning or Sunday went by without a warm hug, both spiritual and physical from Sister Edwards. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known her and for the example she was to me.
Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
Alan Gibby
June 2, 2008
Jaroldeen and Weston are enjoying the greatest of all reunions. They understood the plan. These two great ones worked all of their mortal days building up others and making sure everyone around them felt important and loved. I am thankful to both of them for all they have done for me and my family and for the Capistrano First Ward. Some of the greatest contributions of these two took place behind the scenes as they quietly reached out to many individuals and families who were hurting. We can all learn from their perfect example. I truly miss both of them!
Jane & Bob Jordan
June 2, 2008
Dear Edwards Family, How sad we were to read of your mother's passing, and how grateful for the privilege of knowing both her and your dad! We have many warm memories of our times together in Scarsdale. When we had just moved into our Crane Road house there in the early 1970s, Jaroldeen brought us a dinner that remains to this day a delicious memory. And we recall visits at the community pool as our legs dangled over the edge and we talked and watched our children and teens splash and play.
Your mother is probably one of the most gracious women we ever knew, always so generous with her time, her enthusiasm, and her spirit.
We are grateful for the friendship in various ways of both your parents, even after our families had relocated elsewhere.
Jaroldeen's smile and joy live through her writings, which spirit was a big uplift for us especially after we lost our LA home in Katrina in 2000, necessitating the move to WI to be near our daughter, Becky (called Rebecca now).
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of your mother, too, and pray that you receive comfort from your own precious recollections, and strength to live the legacy of both your wonderful parents. We do recognize the solace of the great celebration of reunion in Heaven, too!
Love, the Robert S. Jordan Family
Shelli Sivert, Devri Chadwick
June 2, 2008
Dear Edwards family,
We offer our deep condolences for your loss. Jaroldeen was a spectacular woman. We had the opportunity to work with her in planning the Blue Key/ White Key 75th Gala Celebration held at BYU in April. We were greatly impressed with her energy and strength to help when we knew she struggled with her help. She was always cheery and optimistic. She shall be greatly missed. May the Lord bless and comfort you at this time.
Jane Staten
June 2, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
Our family knew your family in the Richardson Ward in North Dallas, TX. Your mother supplied much support and leadership to the youth of that ward and our own family of teenage children at the time. Her love and kindness to all will long be remembered. We send our deepest condolences to you as you celebrate her life. Love and blessings to you all.
K.B. & Jeanne Rasmussen
June 2, 2008
Dear Edwards Family - We've just come back from a reunion with the people in the New Canaan Ward. Even while we were there, we were thinking of Jaroldeen and the family. Some of our choicest memories center around the times we've spent in the Edwards home and the times we've spent in church callings together. Michelle & Julie have fond memories of the good times they shared with the Edwards children.
Our memories of Jaroldeen are full of life and vitality. In our family, we'll celebrate her wonderful life, the contributions she shared with everyone around her and her capacity for fun and friendship.
Jennifer Dix
June 2, 2008
My condolences to the Edwards children and family. I just learned of her passing from my aunt in Bountiful. It's been years since we were all kids in the New Canaan ward together, but I have many memories of your remarkable mother and father.
Tom Ellsworth
June 2, 2008
Jerry's wit and wisdom was a huge help in the San Marino days as we were trying to cope with our ten kids. Your Mom and Dad were great friends and teachers. Our lives are better for knowing them.
Jean Griffith
June 2, 2008
I am signing this book for my Grandmother, Jean Griffith, who knew Jaroldeen for a number of years. Due to health problems, she regrets she is unable to attend the viewing or services.
Mary E Pletsch
June 2, 2008
Dear Edwards family,
My family and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was such a delight and we count it a privilege to have known her. Many are the lessons I have learned from her and I'm so grateful for the insights she wrote down in her books so that I can share with my children and grandchildren her celebrations of life.
May you feel the Lord's love at this time of sorrow.
Mary Ellsworth Pletsch and all the Ellsworths.....
Fran Curtis
June 2, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
I had the priviledge of living in your parents ward- Capistrano First Ward. Your mother was one of the first people to welcome me into the ward with her beautiful smile and kind words. It was a joy to sing in the ward choir under her direction. Our ward was blessed by the words and testimony of both Weston and Jaroldeen. I have missed her ever since they moved to Utah. She was a great example of motherhood, womanhood and sisterhood. My life has been blessed having known her. My deepest condolenses to your family. Sincerley, Fran Curtis
Diane Zoratti
June 2, 2008
I'll never forget the many hours we spent in the rocking chairs on my porch. Jeroldeen was always so wonderfully helpful and inspirational to me as my visiting teacher. She will always be remembered.
Jeff Staten
June 2, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
My sincere sympathy to you. I only knew Sister Edwards during my teenage years in Dallas. She was always so involved and gracious with her time for the youth of the ward. She and the family were such an asset to the ward. Condolences to the family.
V. Dallas Merrell
June 2, 2008
Karen and I join with the multitude of friends who rejoice in the lives of Jerry and Wes, whom we knew first at BYU in the 50s. We served together over the years and always enjoyed them and the manifestation of their great lives. They are a Celestial team. There is a great celebration going on with them in other realms. Bless you all as you carry on the spirit, traditions and faith of your parents.
V. Dallas Merrell
Karen Dixon Merrell
Gretchen Donahoo
June 2, 2008
We as a family loved you, your friendship and talents. I am sure Weston met you with open arms.
Our love and condolences to your beautiful family.
Pamela Russell Turner
June 1, 2008
Jerry carried on the tradition of her parents of always making one feel welcome in her home. I feel privileged to be her cousin. All of the Asplunds are choice people, and Jerry's family follows that tradition. I am sorry I am unable to join with you on Tuesday, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you. I loved Jerry.
Joyce Linebarger
June 1, 2008
Thanks for the joy. You will be greatly missed.
Kate Handley
June 1, 2008
Dear Edwards Family,
Ken, Bill and George join me in sending our love and sympathy at this time of grief. We have so many memories, going back to Cambridge, then to the New Canaan Ward, and finally here in Utah. Your mother, as you can imagine, did show us such love and always expressed confidence in our abilities. We especially remember her kindness and gentleness after Kenny's death. We remember a wonderful time at Lake George so many years ago. We remember her wonderful talks in church. We remember how she could throw a party or a dinner with such great food and great conversation. I visited her once in Dallas and I'll never forget the intimate talks we had. She had such joy in life and in her family. We love all of you and wish for you that the wonderful memories of your mother (and father!) will comfort and sustain you in the years ahead.
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