Joe Edwards
July 2, 1958 - February 26, 2015
Joe Edwards
"Smokin"
1958 – 2015
On February 26th we lost another great man to a sudden illness. Joe Edwards was born on July 2nd, 1958 the son of Helen Marie Cook and June Owen Edwards in Gunnison, UT. At the loss of his parents at the age of only six he moved to the Salt Lake Valley where he was raised by his sister Patricia Marie and her husband Verlynn Jensen. Who sought to it that he graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1976.
After high school Joe started a career as a lineman. He was a proud member of the Union (IBEW57) where he dedicated many years of service to keep things running and bright for all of us. Included in his career where companies like UP&L and Wasatch Electric, just to name a couple. Joe certainly loved his job, especially when he got to fly a helicopters.
Early in life Joe met his former wife Debbie Brian Edwards and her two daughters Justina Paulsen and Wendy Rawlins. Joe and Debbie soon after gave birth to their daughter Jo Marie Edwards. Unfortunately Joe lost his wife to the hands of God in 1992.
In this final chapter Joe reunited with an old childhood friend Cindy Ahn and later made her his girlfriend and gladly accepted her six children. Cindy was with him until the day he left us for a better place. He has now found his huge piece of property he always wanted and is sleeping under the stars next to his campfire.
He is survived by his daughter Justina Paulsen, Wendy (Robert) Rawlins, Jo Edwards (Justin) Maynard; grandchildren Leah and Damien Rawlins, and Teagan Sereal; sisters Patricia Marie (Verlynn) Jensen, Penelope (Johnny) Pritchett; brother Michael Edwards. Preceded in death by his parents; wife Debbie Brian Edwards
A funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 4th at 11:00 AM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, where a viewing will begin at 10:00 AM. Graveside to follow at Loa City Cemetery, 125 N. 600 West, Loa, UT.
In Loving Memory
To my friend off many years, Keep on Climbing. It's just a little higher to reach the top of the pole. May your gaffs hold strong. Prepare a place for me and I'll plug along here with many memories of you and good times past. I'll never forget when we met at 1st year apprentice school and our times in class,(jalapenos), watching Animal learn to climb, and time at the Forest Inn. All the times I interduced you to my snakes and watching you jump and run. A gentle meek man.You will be missed. Your friend, Rooster
Rooster Jenson
West Valley City, Ut
So very sorry to hear of the family's loss however I do know that it's very sad that his wife landing on who has been married to him for 25 years but nothing was said about him and her and how sad that must feel to her to know that after all these years of marriage it's as though she didn't exist I'm very sorry Lynann for the loss of your husband. May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Susan Smith
Salt Lake City, Ut
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. The pain is intense when we lose someone special. God's promises give us hope. God promises a future with no more pain, suffering, sickness, nor death (Revelation 21:3,4). He also will reunite families with those they have lost (Acts 24:15). May you find comfort in your special memories of your beloved Joe as well as God's promises for the future.
Elaine H
nan, nan
Sparky introduced me to "Little Joe" more than 15 years ago at the Bottling House where we used to hang out with all the other linemen. Joe was one of the few people that Sparky allowed to call him Mike. Sparky and Joe kept in contact until just the last couple years. We were very sorry to hear of his passing and had a wonderful time talking old times last night. RIP "Litttle Yo". Keep those lights on the Pearly Gates glowing bright--all of us will be along soon! Amy Gordon and Mike Sparks (Sparky)
Amy Gordon/Mike Sparks
Salt Lake City, uT
My heart goes out to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. What pain hurts worse than the pain of losing someone that you love? Joe was loved and he will be dearly missed. Again, I am so sorry. Though the pain you're feeling must seem unbearable, please remember that you are not alone. Psalms 46:1 says, "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." Pray to Him for strength. Weep to Him when there are no words. One of the poets of the Bible said at Psalms 56:8, "You keep track of my wandering. Do collect my tears in your skin bottle." You see, God understands your pain and He cares for you very much (1 Peter 5:7). And He will really help you get through this difficult time (Isaiah 41:10).
Sharon
nan, nan