Donald Reed Edens passed away on February 18, 2021. Don was born on July 10, 1941 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Johnnie and Ruth Edens. Don married Eunice Thompson and they shared 28 years of marriage prior to her passing on January 21, 1989. He is survived by four daughters Debbie (Rupert) Alvarez, Donna Gallifant, Pam (Isaac) Rascon & Christine (Weston) Rogers, nine grandchildren Tara Alvarez, Caleb Gallifant, Rupert Alvarez, III, Sarah Gallifant, Elias Rascon, Corey Vegas, Jacob Rascon, Amanda Rascon & Bodhi Rogers and nine great grandchildren Ellie Alvarez, Rupert Alvarez IV, Rocky Alvarez, Bruno Alvarez, William Gallifant, Julia Gallifant, Addie Gallifant, Harmony Rascon and Josiah Zugg-Rascon. In addition, to his parents and wife, Don was preceded in death by his three siblings Johnnie Edens, Charles Edens & Virginia Brown.
Heaven welcomed our Daddy home this past Thursday night. We miss him more than words, but we are at peace knowing he is no longer in pain and is reunited with his loved ones who have passed before him. Don Edens, better known as “Coach”, was an educator and coach for over 35 years in the Cartwright School District. He collected over 300 trophies throughout his lifetime as a reminder of his and his daughter’s accomplishments. He cherished his daughters dearly and proudly shared our childhood victories until his very last days on Earth. Dad taught us the meaning of hard work, built our confidence through positive experiences, and taught us how to find the silly in the serious - a trait he is well known for. This man had a way with people. He made you feel like a million bucks, even on your worst day. He was not a man of profound words, but he knew how to show up and that was always more than enough. The impact he has had on his students, athletes, colleagues, family, friends and daughters is one that will last a lifetime. His legacy lives on in us and our children. See you later, alligator.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the (Holiday Park Elementary School, PE Department, in the Cartwright Elementary School District). http://csd83.org/our_district/tax_donations
Don was laid to rest in late February. His family and friends will be gathering on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 9AM in Resthaven Park Cemetery, at his grave which is north of funeral home at the top of the cemetery, to reminisce and share memories.
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