AFTON EDWARDS Obituary

Afton A. Edwards 1925 ~ 2011 Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Afton Amelia Edwards, age 85, passed away January 7, 2011. Afton was born May 13, 1925 in Holladay, Utah to Archie E. Bess and Rose Butterfield. She married Fred Harry Edwards on June 18, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah and was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Afton was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her love, dedication and service to her family were her lifelong priorities. In addition, she was an expert in the art of candy making and professional hand-dipped chocolates for more than 27 years. Her baking skills were unmatched and her knitting, embroidery, crochet and handiwork were recognized with countless Blue Ribbons. Survived by children, William H. (Jan) Edwards, Fred S. (Corinne) Edwards, Annette Helming, Susan (James) Edmondson, Vicki Johnson, Connie (Jeffrey) Simister, 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; brothers Val (Jan) and Bill Bess (Theda), sisters Ardonna Bowden (Keith) and Laura Stephenson. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Edward L. Edwards, her parents, brothers Archie and Wayne Bess and sisters Rose Gillies and Betty Jean Barker. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the Park Stake First Ward chapel, 760 East 700 South. A viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary Tuesday, January 11, 2011, from 6-8:00 p.m., 4760 South State Street and at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Online condolences: www.jenkins-soffe.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for AFTON EDWARDS

10 Entries

Ron & Jan Tuckfield

January 24, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Fred, Corinne and the family during this time. May peace be with you...

Sarah Justice

January 12, 2011

Such a sweet woman..... she always had a kind word, a smile to share and was rich with humor. We have fond memories of talking about her lovely flowers and she was always generous to share them with us. We felt we could always call her our friend... She is now with the angels... God Bless her.
Sarah Justice and Paulene Harris :)

Wayne & Dianne Simister

January 11, 2011

What a great woman. We have enriched our lives by spending many happy moments with you. Those luscious Thanksgiving Dinners will always be remembered. Connie, your daughter who married our son, Jeff, speaks highly of your loving care and years of devotion as a mother. We'll all miss you.

Wayne & Dianne Simister & family

Pam Harmer

January 11, 2011

I will always remember you when you use to babysit Brad and I when we were little and how much fun we use to have at your house. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. LOVE YA!!! Pam Harmer (Asplund)

Angela & Brian Hulleberg

January 10, 2011

Grandma,

To a great chocolate maker. Benjamin enjoyed visiting with you and watching you making a quilt. May your reunion now be a joyous and wonderful time.
Love your grand daughter and family. Angela - Brian Hulleberg and kids......B. Benjamin, Xavier and Zania.

Corey Hendrickson

January 9, 2011

I too will always remember the yummy chocolates. I loved going to the back bedroom where you would store some of the extras that you had made. I had a good time plunking away at the piano too. We love and miss you. Glad that you are now reunited with Grandpa. Love, Corey, Tara and the girls.

Sally Crumb

January 9, 2011

Grandma,
I too have fond memories of the pops and the chocolates! I'm especially grateful for the memory of going to the Jordan River Temple with you when you were my chaperone while taking out my endowment for the first time. It was an amazing experience to have you by my side and see how proud of me you were. Thanks for everything! I love you very much and will miss you.
Love,
Sally

Jacob Johnson

January 9, 2011

We love you, and will miss you very much. I will always remember the sodas out of the fridge and the world's best chocolate's. Love Jake,Anika,and family. We love you.

Sally Crumb

January 9, 2011

Grandma, I have great memories of the sodas and chocolates also. I am especially grateful for the memories of when you were my chaperone at the temple when I first took out my endowment. That was a wonderful day with you. Thanks for your love and support over the years! Love, Sally

January 9, 2011

We love you very much. We will miss you greatly. I will always remember the sodas out of the fridge and the best chocolate's in the world. Love and miss you Jake and family.

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