George W. Edwards

George is survived by his wife of 54 years, Theresa Edwards (nee Widhalm); children, Aaron Edwards (Shelby ) of Fort Lupton, CO, Cindy Camp (Jon) of Pueblo, CO, Brandi Tamburelli of Thornton, CO, and Georgie Edwards (Vanessa) of Apple Valley, MN. He is preceded in death by Lester Edwards (Father), Esther Edwards (Mother), and Betty Williams (Sister). George is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 6 brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.

George was born on February 21, 1935 in Fort Lupton, CO to Lester and Esther Edwards. He graduated from Fort Lupton High School in 1953. He entered the United States Navy in March of 1954 and was honorably discharged in December of 1957. He married Theresa Widhalm in August of 1964. After moving to Kremmling, CO, George worked for the Henderson mine, Chevron, and Kremmling Memorial Hospital, before eventually settling in Thornton, CO. Over a period of 7 years, the couple welcomed 4 children into their home and George set about teaching them responsibility, compassion, strength, common sense, and above all, accountability for their actions. His children remember him as a hard working family man who encouraged them to keep God first, the importance of family bonds, and that the marriage vows are sacred.

George loved to fish and had a respect for nature that he learned from his dad, and passed it down to his children. He was an active member of St. Marks Catholic Church.

A funeral is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on July 3, 2019 at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, located at 3141 W. 96th Ave. Westminster, CO, 80031, with a reception to follow at St. Mark’s. Fr. Ken Koehler will officiate the ceremony. There will be a rosary at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate George’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Marks Catholic Church. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at North Suburban Medical Center.