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Samantha Edwards Obituary
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A former contestant in the Miss USA pageant from North Dakota has died in Minneapolis.
The Hennepin County medical examiner's office says the body of 37-year-old Samantha Edwards was found in her home in north Minneapolis on Tuesday. The medical examiner said Wednesday the cause of Edwards' death remains under investigation.
Edwards represented North Dakota in the Miss USA pageant in 2003. Her friend, Miss Minnesota USA 2004 Jessica Dereschuk (DEHR'- uh-shuck), says Edwards had been working as a freelance makeup artist.
Dereschuk says her friend, known as Sami, loved making people feel special on their birthdays. AGoFundMe page started by Dereschuk to raise money for Edwards' funeral had raised more than $17,000 by Wednesday evening.
A funeral is planned June 24 in Edwards' hometown of Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samantha Edwards
Joshua Maddux
August 6, 2019
Miss you Samantha!!
A. M.
June 30, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
June 28, 2016
My sincere condolences for your loss. She was so energetic and beautiful. I understand that a loss of a friend and a loving family member is one of the most difficult things to deal with, so I hope that the strength and comfort that our Heavenly Father exerts, be granted to you and help you endure your grief, while you continue to cherish the good moments Samantha and you enjoyed together...
arlene gieser
June 25, 2016
even though I did not get to know Sam when we would sometimes talk on facebook her smile would come through when we would chat. Her smiles in all the pictures I have seen lights up the room. Laurie and family we are sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Love you all.
Arlene, Lawrence, bryan & call gieser
June 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My the family and friends find comfort in the wonderful memories of your loved one.
Lo
June 21, 2016
The loss of a love one is great,no words can convey my condolences. May the God of all comfort be with you. Zechariah 2:8
michelle plakas-kaiser
June 20, 2016
rip
Glen Hausfeld
June 20, 2016
Peace.
E,S
June 20, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheila
June 19, 2016
God bless you Samantha and all those who love you.
June 19, 2016
Terribly sad to die so young!
Wells Family
June 18, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Although your hearts are filled with pain and sorrow, our prayer is that you gain comfort and hope from God's promise to reunite us with our love ones on the earth, never having to say goodbye again. For Jesus will make this earth the problem-free paradise that His Father intended it to be. We have gained comfort and strength from this promise, may your family do the same.
Debbie Braswell
June 18, 2016
Such a sweet beautiful angel heaven has received.
Paradise Earth
June 18, 2016
JJ
June 18, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
S S
June 18, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies are with the Edwards family. I hope these words provide you with a little comfort. May you rely on God to sustain you because he is there to help bind up your broken heart.
Isaiah 61:1, 2
June 18, 2016
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
Marie
June 18, 2016
Deepest condolences to loved ones. May loving memories and prayers to our Heavenly Father comfort you. God promises to heal broken-hearted ones.
June 18, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss may God be with you and your family because He understand Psalem65;2
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
June 18, 2016
In God's care, rest in peace.
June 18, 2016
Please accept my sympathies at the death of your loved one. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and suffering. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: ". . . He sent me ( Jesus Christ ) to bind the brokenhearted, . . . To comfort all who mourn, . . . "
June 18, 2016
May the God of all mercy be with you and
your family in this time of your sorrow.
May the prayers of others help in some
small way bring you strength, comfort
and courage for each day.
Pat
June 18, 2016
To the parents, family and friends of this beautiful young lady Ms. Samantha Edwards. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together and during this difficult time in your lives. It is never easy to lose a loved one. May God's promise found at John 6:40 come true soon.
June 17, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Katina Hale
June 17, 2016
Sorry for y'all lost shes in a better place
F Montag
June 17, 2016
I was sent on an honors scholarship to Minnesota in the early 90's. I found all the people to be so open-minded, so accepting, regardless of who you are, or claim to be. Often, the Universe takes home those who are the most beautiful for reasons I have yet to determine. I DO know that the Universe does not waste beauty or compassion. She has returned to the Sparkling Stream, where we will all return one day, but such beauty and compassion will return. My thoughts go to her family and many friends. They never leave you. I have learned this fact through experience. They are ALWAYS with you.
June 17, 2016
I wish to extend my sincere condolences to Samantha's family, friends and fans.
kym
June 17, 2016
I reside . . . with the one crushed and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly ones and to revive the heart of the ones being crushed.Isaiah 57:15.
Victoria Morris
June 17, 2016
I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss. Soon there will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again.
P. Hall
June 17, 2016
My condolences and prayers to the family and all who knew and loved Samantha.
Katie Anderson
June 17, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May Samantha rest peacefully in God's memory until His promised resurrection for those who have fallen asleep in death. She will be missed by all.
Carolyn Lawrence
June 17, 2016
I am truly sorry for your loss. May GOD "clothe you with strength..." (Psalm 18:31)
Augusta Andrade
June 17, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family for your loss. I pray that you have the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Phillipians 4:6,7).
Scott Chamberland
June 17, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Adrian Barnette
June 17, 2016
We'll miss you !
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