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Born February 22, 1938, John died peacefully March 28, 2020 in Sun Lakes, AZ. He was born and raised in Rainier Valley, Seattle, the son of Chuck and Helen Edwards. He graduated from O'Dea HS in 1955 and Seattle University in 1959. He was an active member of the Graduates Club of Seattle U building floats for the Seafair Parades and as a Seafair Clown.
He began his plumbing career early in life working for his father's business, Rainier District Plumbing. In the late 1960s, he started his own plumbing business on Mercer Island and was fondly known as "John the Plumber". John moved to Anchorage AK in 1982 to remodel the Holy Spirit retreat house and the Bishop's residence. He met Nancy Pettit and they married in 1985. In Anchorage, John was a mechanical contractor and real estate investor.
John and Nancy enjoyed traveling the world and in recent years have wintered in Sun Lakes, AZ where he enjoyed golfing. He is survived by wife Nancy Pettit, children John Edwards, Andrea Hamilton, and Allison Inglett, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, sisters Marion Sullivan and Margaret Donnelly, and many relatives and friends.
Remembrances can be made to Holy Cross Parish in Anchorage, O'Dea HS in Seattle, or Boys Town USA.
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April 8, 2020
What do you say about a friend of nearly 80 years? John and I met as gradeschoolers and have been close friends for our entire lives. You will be truly missed. Peace be with you and may God bless you. Lew Kirkwood
Bill and Judy Schwab
April 6, 2020
John and I have been friends since the early 50's. Judy and I met at his wedding rehearsal and now have a family of 54, with one in heaven. Thank you John! We will miss the crazy times we have had together. Everyone needs a friend like Johnny.
Our Love, Hugs, and Prayers go out to all the family.
R Fretwell
April 6, 2020
He was a life long friend to his Odea High School and Seattle university school mates.
Marg Donnelly
April 6, 2020
He was a loving and generous brother to both Marion and myself. His funny jokes and helping hand will be missed. Go with God, Johnnie.
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