John Edwards

John W. Edwards, 89, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 63 years and family by his side.

John was born Nov. 8, 1936 in Longville to Ronald and Marion (Carpenter) Edwards. He had nine siblings: Marion, Nancy, Ruth, Sara, Katie, Geri, Donald, Joe and David.

John served in the Great Lakes Coast Guard as a merchant marine for six years and was a yard foreman for Wallboard Inc. for 41 years.

In 1960, he met the love of his life and soulmate, Patrica "Pat" at a dance. That evening when he was going home, he told his buddies, "I am going to marry her someday." Two years later they were married on Sept. 8, 1962. They were blessed with two children. John retired from Wallboard Inc. in November 2006.

John enjoyed going fishing, hunting, snowmobiling as well as boating. Mowing the lawn was his "clear his mind time." John was famous for his wild rice bread that he recently taught his grandson. He liked to spend time in his garden growing peppers. What he really loved though was spending time with Pat and his family and friends. John was known as a "tell it like it is" man. He loved to joke around. He had a big heart and was very loving and caring.

Those left behind to cherish John's memories are his wife Pat; daughter Teresa Edwards (Brian); son Trever Edwards (Denise); grandson Steven Geving (Shawna); granddaughter Heather Walker (Kelvin); and great-grandchildren Maxwell, Jayden, Johnny and Bennett.

Those greeting John are his parents, Ronald and Marion Edwards; sister Mary Slagle; and brothers Robert and Roland Edwards.

A celebration of life is planned for Jan. 10 at noon at the Walker American Legion Post, 407 Front St.

Online condolences for John's family maybe left at www.northnernpeace.com

John's care has been entrusted to the Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker.