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Philip Jay Edwards
06/28/1940 — 11/01/2009
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Los Angeles, CA
Philip Jay Edwards
Philip Jay Edwards
Phil was born June 28, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA. He passed away at his home in Richland with loved ones around him on November 1, 2009. He served the LDS church in the Canada/Alaska mission and graduated from BYU. He moved to Richland after graduation and except for a few years in Maryland, has lived here since.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister.
He is survived by his wife, Pam, children, Kim Scott Lee, Blake Shannon Edwards, Tana Tyler DeAdder and grandchildren: Lee: Kelsey, Lindsey, Dallin, Edwards: Kierstyn, Mina, Lindsey, Jared, DeAdder: Ethan. Exchange student Betty Jeff Jones and children Ashley, Alex and Sam.
Friends are welcome to the funeral services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Jadwin Chapel, 1321 Jadwin in Richland on Saturday, November 7 at 1:00p.m. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 7, at 11:00a.m at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.
The family would appreciate any donations in memory of Phil to Hospice at the Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
There are so many wonderful memories of time spent with the Edwards when I was a young woman. Bro. Edwards always made us smile.
May you have peace and consolation in the Lord’s eternal plan of happiness.
i’ll always remember 3 things about uncle ed. the three things that come to mind EVERY time i think of him.
the first is being in disney world with grammy pammy and uncle ed. however those names came…..stepping off that plane, not knowning where we were, or why, and then seeing the wonderful familiar faces of grammy pammy and uncle ed. that was a wonderful week!
2 going out to pizza with you two! you were always so sweet to our family!
3 coming to sing.
thank you for taking our family in under your wing!
there’s a lot of things that i think i’ll always remember about “Uncle Ed.” i have very early memories of ward campouts, boating trips and a big yellow banana. i think that one of the first times that i remember feeling a sense of accomplishment was when i was able to stay on the banana after everyone else fell off. of course as soon as i bragged about it to uncle ed he promptly introduced me to the water.
i remember a feeling of excitement whenever he would stand up to bear his testimony in sacrament meeting. he had a way of making everyone laugh whenever he spoke.
i will never forget when i was in eighth grade and we got to spend a week at disney world. it was such a fun trip. i loved the opportunity it gave my family to get to know him and “grammy pammy” better. it was such a kind thing to do for us. i will never forget the influence that uncle ed had on my life. he was so kind and so much fun. i will always remember him
We will always remember Phil as a fun-loving, happy man who enjoyed life and the people around him. We loved hearing his testimony and know that he must be thrilled to feel free from his ailing body. Pam, you have been a strong and wonderful companion in these last years. Our condolences to you and your family.
The Edwards were some of my best friends in Richland. So many of my good memories from my teenage years involve them. Most notably an incredible week with them at Disneyworld. A great man, a great family, a great friend. My father and I hometaught them sometimes assigned, sometimes not for all of my teenage years, and I am certain that they gave us more than we could ever have given them. My heart and prayers are with the family.
Gayle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Phil Edwards and are grateful for his example, compassion and friendliness even when his health made it difficult, he was always happy to see friends. I am grateful too for the opportunity of working with and getting to know Pam. She shouldered caregiver responsibilities with great dignity,grace, and a positive attitude when Phil became ill. I’ll always be grateful for the privilege of spending time with Phil when Pam had to go to work. I learned a great deal from him, and as others have mentioned, I always enjoyed his talks and especially his testimony. Our love and profound sympathy goes out to all the Edwards family.
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Philip Jay Edwards