Lawrence Owen Edwards
August 16, 1934 — January 16, 2020
Lawrence Owen Edwards of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. Visitation: 4:00 – 6:00 pm Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the funeral home. Pastor Bonnie Koeppen will officiate. Burial will be at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, at a later date.
Larry was born August 16, 1934, in Zwingle, Iowa. He graduated from Mt Vernon High School in 1954. After graduation he entered the US Navy and served two years. He then married Fae Louise Sparks. He began his employment years as a Cedar Rapids Firefighter. Larry then worked 20 years for FMC/Link Belt Speeder until the facility closed in 1985. He continued his career with Johnson Gas until his retirement in 1999.
Larry is survived by his wife, Fae of 61 years; three children, Earl Van Edwards (Rhonda), Cedar Rapids, Kay Cox, Independence, Missouri and David Edwards (Val), Oxford, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Eric Edwards (Theresa), Scott Edwards (Stephanie), Sara Nicolaus (Philip), Tyler Cox (Erin) and Andrew Cox (Kelsea). Larry was also lucky enough to enjoy seven great-grandchildren. Another joy for him was to spend time with his 25 nieces and nephews across the country. In death he will be reunited with his parents, Thomas and Alice Edwards, seven siblings and son-in-law, Tim Cox.
Larry battled health challenges for the last 10 years but continued to be active. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. Larry loved nothing more than a family picnic and he loved his family and friends in his very special way. He spent countless hours supporting his children in many activities over the years and carried that support on to his grandchildren as they grew. The retirement years included traveling with friends to Texas, Florida, Arizona and many places in between. He had a big social circle and was always on time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The American Diabetes Association in Larry’s memory.
Larry was born August 16, 1934, in Zwingle, Iowa. He graduated from Mt Vernon High School in 1954. After graduation he entered the US Navy and served two years. He then married Fae Louise Sparks. He began his employment years as a Cedar Rapids Firefighter. Larry then worked 20 years for FMC/Link Belt Speeder until the facility closed in 1985. He continued his career with Johnson Gas until his retirement in 1999.
Larry is survived by his wife, Fae of 61 years; three children, Earl Van Edwards (Rhonda), Cedar Rapids, Kay Cox, Independence, Missouri and David Edwards (Val), Oxford, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Eric Edwards (Theresa), Scott Edwards (Stephanie), Sara Nicolaus (Philip), Tyler Cox (Erin) and Andrew Cox (Kelsea). Larry was also lucky enough to enjoy seven great-grandchildren. Another joy for him was to spend time with his 25 nieces and nephews across the country. In death he will be reunited with his parents, Thomas and Alice Edwards, seven siblings and son-in-law, Tim Cox.
Larry battled health challenges for the last 10 years but continued to be active. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards. Larry loved nothing more than a family picnic and he loved his family and friends in his very special way. He spent countless hours supporting his children in many activities over the years and carried that support on to his grandchildren as they grew. The retirement years included traveling with friends to Texas, Florida, Arizona and many places in between. He had a big social circle and was always on time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The American Diabetes Association in Larry’s memory.
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