In Remembrance Of
Tim Edwards
Tim Edwards, 39, Kansas City, MO, passed away, Monday, January 12, 2009.
He was born on April 6, 1969 to Ronald Lee and Mary Ann (Nelson) Edwards in Robinsdale, Minnesota. He grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Central High School in 1987. He then attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
On October 24, 1992 he was united in marriage to Cathy Richmond. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City, MO, where they made their home.
Tim was a computer programmer for DST Systems in Kansas City. He was a member of Highlands Community of Christ in Kansas City. Tim was also a Cub Scout Leader and volunteered for Friends United. He loved snow skiing, camping, fishing, and most of all his children and family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mildred and Elmer Nelson and Charlotte and Harold Edwards.
Tim is survived by his wife, Cathy, two children, Christopher (13) and Chelsea (10), of the home; his parents, Mary Ann and Ron Edwards, St. Joseph; brothers, Kurt Edwards and wife, Ami, and Brian Edwards and wife, Shay, all of the Kansas City area; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Tatehau and Bene Richmond, Tahiti; three brothers-in-law, Willy and wife, Raita, Heiarii, Ariitama, nieces and nephews, Ava, Grant, Heremoana and Arenui; and numerous family and friends that loved him. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, January 19th at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home. 104 W. Church Street, Smithville.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Community of Christ Highlands Congregation, 7615 N Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO.
Donations may be made to: Tim Edwards Memorial Fund % Commerce Bank, 5801 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154
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Robert Hetsko
To Tims Family and friends: I have known Tim since 1996, we were born 12 days apart the same year. He was born in Hawaii, and I was born in England, and we both had military dads. In 1995, we both shot videos of UFO.s and that is how we met. That was our common bond. Tim is one of the most honest and decent men I have ever met. I loved to go up and visit with him, he was always a great host. The Salida and the UFO community have lost a great man, and I share tears with his family as I have just found out of his passing. God bless you Tim, and your family too. I will miss you immensly. Have peace for eternity.
Angie Elliott-Koene
Dear Cathy and all of the family,
I too was shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Tim’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time, and in the months ahead. I know that they will be tough…I pray that they will also be blessed with the comfort and joy that can come and help carry us, even in the midst of our grief and loss. I’m thinking of you all.
Julie Weber
I am sorry to hear about Tim. Your family has been and will continue to be in my prayers. He was one of the nicest people I went to high school with and I know he will be missed.
Bobbie Violett (Fisher)
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan (Edwards) Sodowsky
I was deeply saddened to hear about Tim. My father was Ron’s older half-brother, and I have one fond memory of Tim, as the last time I saw him he was only two years old and so delightful! He took a liking to me, as I did to him, and I can still hear him calling “Doan!” He could not pronouce the J in my name, so it was “Doan, come her,” and “Don, see this” and I loved every minute of it.
He was a precious child then and God’s precious child forever. My He give you comfort and peace through your tears and mourning.
Teresa & Michael McGarry
Tim will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wrap his arms around you and your family.
Michelle Watkins
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Tim from DST and the YMCA. I will miss his smile and his gentle spirit. My heart and prayers are with the entire Edwards family.
Bruce Entwistle & Family
Gayla Butts Wells
My condolences to the family. Tim was one of the most friendly people I knew in high school. My thoughts and prayers for you and Tim.
Janelle Brooner
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Tim will be well remembered and missed by all who knew him.
Jamie and Debi Stockwell
Cathy, at this time when words can not express to you and your family what our hearts woulds say…..We know nothing of the sorrow and pain that you and your family are feeling. Please remember that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Tim will be greatly missed by one and all.
Christy Anthony
My prayers go out to the entire Edwards family. Kurt and Brian I am so sorry. I hope you find comfort knowing that Tim will never hurt, fear or feel pain for he is now in a place more beautiful than we can imagine. May you gain strength through the Lord ,family and friends, we are all here for you. Tim will be greatly missed by all.
Chris Thrutchley
I have great memories of Tim from life on Aaron. I’m praying for comfort and peace for his wife and children. I pray most of all that Tim had repented of his sins and was trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior so we’ll have the joy of seeing him again (John 3:3-18; Mk. 1:15; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5).
Roy and Jacqueline Eagan
Roy and I were very sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. We will always remember Tim as a genuinely caring person who made people around him feel good. We know that he will be missed greatly by all who knew him and we are also praying for comfort for his family. May God’s Holy Spirit embrace you in comfort. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Lori & Mark Braden
Dearest Cathy,
We are so shocked to hear about Tim and can not even imagine what you and the kids must be going through. Our hearts are heavy and ache for your loss. We will certainly miss Tim, his warm smile, twinkling eyes, and his gentle spirit. Please know that we are here for you anytime. Your pain is our pain as we bear each others burdens. Much love and sympathy, Lori & Mark Braden
Michelle Keller
Tim…always a smile, always there when called upon by his family, friends or scout family. You will be so so missed. You loved your family with ever fiber of your being. We all knew that.
Cathy, Chelsea & Chris…remember Tim’s amazing smile and charm. remember all the times he when out of his was to be there. He was an amazing man. Know he will always be with you, in your heart, according to god’s plan. Call on me and I will be there for you also, if you need anything.
Love you guys!
Emy, Mike and Dominique
You are in our thoughts and prayer. May Tim rest in peace.
Cathy, Chris and Chelsea we would love to see you here in Arizona anytime.
We love you.
Tammy Gagne
I was very saddened to hear about Tim’s passing. I work at DST and have known Tim for many years. I will miss his smile and gracious ways.
Matt Ziph
I was very shocked and surprised to hear about Tim’s passing. Your family is in our thoughts
sanjay kalasa
Tim, I am going to miss you dearly.
Cathy- My condolences to you and the kids.
John Moore
Tim, You are greatly missed and fondly remembered as a gracious man with tremendous fortitude. I will always reflect on your wide inviting smile when enjoying DD donut.
Scott Wunn
Tim,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You will be missed.
Scott Wunn
Aaron Knight-Graceland ’93
Johnson's
Dear Cathy,
We are sorry to hear of Tim’s passing.
Please accept our most sincere sympathy and condolence. I hope that your memories of the happier moments with Tim will help ease your pain.
You are in our prayers. We love you and are here for you always.
Virginia Ragan
We are so sorry for your loss of Tim. He was such a nice person. If there is anything we can do anytime, please call.
Sean, Kimberly and Ashley Moore
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!
Jerry & Sandra Mogg
We are so sorry for everyone. Our prayers are with you. We have alot of great memories of many activities our family had with Tim and his family from birth until this Christmas and sharing of annual Christmas letters. I pray that many things will continue on that his family were involued in for the future
Bryan Mogg
Tim,
You will be missed. After thinking about all the fireworks you shot at the reunion grounds. I’m picturing fireworks shooting off around you at the pearly gates. You made others around you better. I’m sorry we didn’t keep in better touch after Graceland.
Cathy,
I know we don’t know eachother well but if there is anything I can do to support your family, please ask. I recently had to learn the art of humbleness and ask for support from my church for my family. I hope you are able to receive the same support. Your family are in my prayers.
Chris, Jeana & Dakota Ensley
Cathy, Chris & Chelsea,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Tim was such a positive, fun and wonderful person – we feel blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed. Tim was such a great Scout Leader – we were honored to have had Dakota in his scout den all through Cub Scouts.
May the precious memories you hold in your heart help to comfort you.
With much Love, Peace and Hope,
The Ensley Family
Matthew 5:4
Steven C Gilmore
Tim was a wonderful person. A friend to all.
Tera Weeks (Poores)
My deepest sympathy for your loss. It was much too soon. I went to school with Tim and his brother Kurt. The Edwards family will be in my family’s prayers.
Matt Ziegler
You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Duncan
It was great seeing Tim last year during our 20th reunion and a pleasure to meet you Cathy. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Rene Pride
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God lift your spirits and give you the strength you need. May God Bless you and your family. Tim will truly be missed.
Dianna Rowlette
I cannot explain how sad I am to hear about Tim. My prayers are with his family and friends.
David Wegenka
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Cathy and your children and the rest of Tim’s family.
Corey Phelps
My thoughts and prayers are with the Edwards family during this very trying time. Tim was a wonderful person and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Aleesa Waters Graham
My sincere sympathy in your loss. Tim’s death was brought to my attention through Facebook where another classmate from Central passed the information on. My prayers are with you.
Eric and Tara Mollus
I (Tara) went to school with Tim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. God will bless you in this time of great need and always.
Garret Vernon
I am saddened to hear of Tim’s passing. I attended grade, middle, and high school with Tim not to mention cub scouts. May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Chris Tyrrell
I’m so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. When I saw him at our high school reunion, I was pleased to see that he hadn’t changed a bit – quick to smile and share a laugh. Tim never met anybody he didn’t like, and consequently we all liked him. Rest assured, he was welcomed into Heaven, smiling and laughing.
Nicci Ericksen
Tim Edwards was a good man.
I will remember his warm smile, bright eyes, kind heart and gentle spirit. He will be greatly missed!
Jennifer OBrien
To Cathy, Chris, Chelsea, Mary Ann, Ron, Brian, Kurt and the entire Edwards family – as words fall short, know that many, many prayers are being offered on your behalf. May you find strength with every step, comfort around every corner and peace in each new day.
With love.