Louis T. Edwards, 75, went to his heavenly Father on Feb. 21, 2013 following a brief illness.
He was born May 4, 1937 in Marysville, Mo. to Elmer and Bertha Edwards.
He grew up in Kimberly, Idaho, where he attended Kimberly High School. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. The following year he was married to Patricia Ellsworth in Kimberly.
The U.S. Navy sent them to Rhode Island, Alameda, San Diego, the Philippines, Japan, Alaska, Vietnam and NAS Whidbey in 1970.
With more than 20 years of service, Louis retired from the Navy in San Diego and settled in Jerome, Idaho. He worked as an inspector for Idaho Crop Inspection and the USDA. He then began a second career as a commercial truck driver, spending much of the next 30 years on the road.
In 2012, Louis and Patricia Edwards sold their home in Jerome and purchased a RV and headed for Oak Harbor. With health issues, traveling became difficult for Louis, so Oak Harbor became home.
Louis was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, First Ward of Oak Harbor. On Sept. 14, 1985, their marriage was sealed at the Boise, Idaho Temple.
He was a member of the North Whidbey Sportsman Club, where he enjoyed shooting at the range, the NRA and the Aviation Ordinance Association of Whidbey. He loved attending all of his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Louis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; their three children, Anita Wolfe of Twin Falls, Idaho, Paul Edwards and wife Sue of Iowa City, Iowa and Gaylynn Draves and husband William, also of Twin Falls and by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Ethel and brother Elmer Edwards, Jr.
Funeral services for Louis Edwards will be held at the Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint 10 a.m. Friday, March 1 with Bishop Reed Hopper officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Friends and family are encouraged to offer condolences and share memories utilizing the Memory Book hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.
