In Memory
John "Jack" Edwards

It is with profound sadness that the family of John Frederick Edwards announces his passing on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the age of 90 years. John passed peacefully surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years, Edna and their 3 sons, Gary, Don and Grant.
John was born on June 10th, 1933 near Carstairs, Alberta where he later met
Edna (Bales), marrying in April of 1957. Purchasing land in the Westcott area, they started a dairy business and raised their family. They continued to expand and improve the dairy operations until it was sold in 2015. Throughout the many years of farming
John's true passion was to work the
land and spent countless hours on
the tractors and combine. He
started in the early morning hours and
was often the last to leave the tractor at days end. He was a proud man and loved to talk
farming, family and politics!
In his youth John was very competitive in hockey and baseball. He was also an avid curler and enjoyed playing
until recent years. Passing
his love of sports to
his sons, John would be the first to volunteer
as a coach or umpire.
John and Edna had many memorable vacations and trail rides with family and friends. The trip to his homeland of Wales and the Beaches of Normandy,
where his uncles fought in World War II,
was talked about frequently.
In 2015 John and Edna moved to Didsbury where he shared
jokes and stories with his "coffee shop boys." Never formally retiring from farming, John drove his little dodge truck to the farm daily to help with
chores and field work. Time shared
with his grandchildren and great- grandchildren brought
pure joy to his life.
John is lovingly remembered by his wife, Edna; sons, Gary (Corrina), Don (Judy), and Grant (Kathy); sister, Linda (Wayne); and brother, Dale (Dolly); nieces and nephews; as well as ten grandchildren and great- grandchildren. John was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Eva; sisters, Betty and Judy; and brother, Robert.
John will always be remembered for his sense
of humor and hearty laugh. He was loved by everyone
he met and will be greatly missed.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the
nursing staff for the exceptional
care John received while at the Olds
Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation, 28 Oki Drive NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6A8.
A Memorial Service will be
announced at a later date.
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Joan Gasser and Girls.
Love, Joan, Shelley, Tana and families
Lorna Doiron
So sorry to see the news of Jack’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time 🙏🏻 I always enjoyed visiting and seeing Jack’s smiling face and receiving his big hug 🤗
Thinking of You All
Linda Miller
Sending love and hugs to all of you.
Bruce & Carol Smith
Terri Dick
So sorry to hear of the loss of Jack. I have so many fond memories of him, and all of you throughout my childhood years. He was a good man, and will be missed by so many. Sending love and big hugs. Terri