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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Willie Edwards who was born on October 23, 1961 and passed away on November 6, 2010. We will remember him forever.  Willie's wishes were to donate his organs.  All his organs were strong and healthy and went to people in need, a lasting legacy, a gift of life. 

October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023
Happy Birthday Willie Man! I love looking at all the photos and cherishing all the memories when I come onto this site. This year we are going to start celebrating Dia De Los Muertos. We are going to honor you, remember you and call your spirit to us! Last year was really hard for me during this time--I was having such a dejavu being with Vince and his son. It reminded me so much of us when Vince was born, how happy we were. Vince was created out of so much LOVE! I will never forget.
November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022
Can't believe it's been 12 years Willie! Thinking of you today, watching football and remembering all the good times we had together! Where ever you are we are sending you lots of love and high vibes! We miss you! 
October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
Thinking of you Willie. I am smiling knowing Allissa is with Vince, Andrea and baby Ross right now! I hope you're doing great trapesing across the galaxy and you are happy and peaceful. I know you are smiling at us all and shining down your love and light. You have an amazing family here buddy! I'm sure you sent Ross with some messages too. Love you forever! 
October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
Another year has passed. They are going so quickly! Happy Birthday to you and to Vincent! I am here with Vince, Andrea and Ross again in October and so happy to be spending time with them. It fills my heart so much. I wish you could see it-- see the happiness in his face. There are so many pictures that I swear are the same. Vince holding Ross that look just like or remind me of you holding Vince, its such a deja vu. So bittersweet. Such wonderful memories.

The kids bought a house about a month ago and Ross is almost 8 months old. I have it in my mind to see them every three months and it's been working out pretty well. I am in full Grandma/Auntie mode. Ashley and Karl had a little boy too, Harvey, and he is going to be a year old in a few weeks. I just babysat him a couple weeks ago in Seattle for the weekend then I got to come out to Indiana and stay for a few weeks and work remotely, so I have been getting lots of baby love!!!  I cant express enough how happy I am at this time in my life. My dad tells me its the "Golden Years".

I heard the lyrics of a song that touched on the loss of a loved one- we dont ever get over it, we just have to get thru it. We're still getting thru it, tears still flow, our hearts still ache. We miss you!
November 7, 2021
November 7, 2021
Thinking of you this time of year ! I forgot to tell you about the last couple years and the corona virus was going around. Buck got really sick last year when it first came out. I was thinking of him and sent him a text and called me and sounded terrible and was scared. I could hear it in his voice--it was bad! thank got he made it thru. Many people died because of the virus--luckily no one in our world. Everyone in our world is doing well, prospering and in a good place. Hope you are looking down and smiling over everyone. Miss you more and more as the years go by! 
October 26, 2021
October 26, 2021
Thinking about you Willie. Your birthday was a couple days ago.....
Allissa and I were together a couple weekends ago for a girls weekend and laughed hard talking about you and thinking of the good old days and the fun and laughs we had. This morning I woke up and read Allissa's journal and it made me cry. I got to experience and see how much you two loved each other and her love is still strong. It was a good cry for me....just wish Allissa was here for a hug! The world is crazy my friend! You're probably in a way better place than we are...lol. See you on the other side. I know you're busy playing angel now. Happy 60th Birthday Willie Man!
October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021
What a crazy year 2021 has been. You are my touchstone to keep it all straight and to share with.  You would of turned sixty this year.  Gerri also turned 60 . Ashley got married and is expecting a baby boy any day now. Hopefully in October to go with all you boys--November is for all the girls! My A team I call them. The BIGGEST News of all is Vince got married to Andrea and they are going to have a baby too--due in March. I don't know the sex yet but i am going next week to visit them in Indiana. They are so far away so that will be hard! It all happened fast but they are so happy- it reminds me a little of our story. I am so sad you are not here to see it all, share it and revel in it! He will be a wonderful Dad and he has that from you. Our son was created from so much LOVE and I believe the same is happened for them. I know you would be thrilled! Our boy just turned 30. Time is going by so quickly but I am enjoying the ride. I love watching it all unfold. I wish you were here to see it too, be a part of it. You were so bigger than life and everyone still remembers, share the stories and puts a smile on their face when they talk and remember you. Chauntel and I were just laughing the other day about the old times. I was also just telling my dad that that the whole "time makes it easier "is not true, I find it makes it harder. I have learned you can not have the love without the pain, the dark without the light. The pain never goes away but so the love never does either! I am going to take all the old video tapes in and get them converted to media that I can access now and share with the boys. The Buckster is doing well also, I check in on him and he holds a special place in my heart. He came over when Vince shared the news, it was awesome. I will continue the updates in this weird cathartic kind of way.  It works! SO much Peace, Love and happiness to share.
October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020
Hey Willie! I was on James' email today and saw it was your birthday! James would not have missed it and we would have spent the day talking about you. James would have been 60 on 9/11. 

I can't believe you are both gone...but I know you are together up to no good. Take care of each other up there.
Gretchen
October 24, 2020
October 24, 2020
I cant believe its been 10 years! I miss you so much and still think of you all the time. Life is so crazy ! Your buddy James passed away this last year. I hope you are together drinking beers, talking sports and watching over your sons. Our son is almost thirty--next year- i cant believe it! He has been back in Seattle for the last year and a half and Buck is here is Boise living with Freddy. I don't see either of them enough and miss them so! You damn boys break my heart! You are not forgotten--the family was just telling stories about you and remembering the good and crazy times. You are in our thoughts, in our memories and your spirit sparkles thru our boys. XOXOXOXO
November 7, 2019
November 7, 2019
Its seems so long ago and just like yesterday. You are forever missed and I never forget our time together. xoxox
November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019
McFaddens are thinking about you Willie! We miss you and know we will re-connect someday. Until then our dear friend....Peace & Love
November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019
Think of you often,all the great times we had, miss you
October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019
Happy Birthday Willie Man! I have to fill you in on our son, our boys. This is somewhat a timeline for me on where he is at in his life. Vince has a girlfriend Andrea, he has been dating for over a year now. They moved into a place in Seattle together. I am going to visit their new place in a few weeks. I have to see him in person, see for myself. I dot get much, he keeps his cards close in. I believe he is very happy and wish you could see that. I don't see Buck much but last time I did, he was good and hung out with us. Me and All my boys. My Dad, Buck, Vince and Ben. It was nice. We all miss you so very much!
November 1, 2018
November 1, 2018
I didn't forget your birthday this year. I never will. I think of you all the time but this time of year, with Vince's Birthday, your birthday and then your passing, it is bittersweet. Many tears, many memories, I wish you were here!
October 24, 2017
October 24, 2017
Happy Birthday Monster! I love to come to this site and read all the stories, memories and photos. One minute I am crying the next laughing so hard! I am working on getting some of the old tapes converted to CD so I can add more photo and video memories! It's kinda weird but it helps me to deal with the loss and the pain. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I miss you!
June 11, 2017
June 11, 2017
I will be going along, a song will come on, a memory will come and I just get this stabbing pain in my heart for you, for me, for our sons! I miss you so very much!
June 11, 2017
June 11, 2017
– from Kahlil Gibran
Farewell to you and the youth I have spent with you.
It was but yesterday we met in a dream.
You have sung to me in my aloneness,
and I of your longings have built a tower in the sky.

But now our sleep has fled and our dream is over,
and it is no longer dawn.
The noontide is upon us and our half waking has turned to fuller day
and we must part.

If in the twilight of memory we should meet once again,
we will speak again together and you will sing to me a deeper song.
And if our hands should meet in another dream
we will build another tower in the sky.
November 6, 2016
November 6, 2016
Can't believe its been 6 years Willie. You are missed and loved and we all wish you were still with us! It's all good though and we will connect again on the other side bro! Thinking of you xoxo
November 6, 2016
November 6, 2016
Thinking of you Willie and know that you are shining so bright on the other side! Your spirit is definitely shining bright in the lives of all of your loved ones and the memories are cherished! lighting a candle and sending love to everyone. ❤️
October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016
Happy birthday Willy! Hope you and Nan are celebrating. I miss you. Thinking of you both. Lorri.
October 24, 2016
October 24, 2016
Happy Birthday Willie Man! We were just talking about you and know and feel your presence at times. You are missed Bro but we know you're our angel watching over us all and keeping things in line on the other side of this crazy planet!! Hope you are doing great and flying high in the sky and loving it all!! xoxo
October 23, 2016
October 23, 2016
Happy Birthday Willie! I am having dinner with the boys tonight as they sit and watch football. Vince is off to Hawaii again tomorrow. He just got back from doing a 6 month contract working for America Corps. He got to see alot of California. He started in Santa Cruz, worked outside of Palm Spring and in Lake Tahoe. This will be Vince's third year in a row in Hawaii for Halloween!

The Buckster is living with Fred here in Boise and working at Construction. He has worked with this company for 2 years and doing well! He just bought an old jeep cherokee to get around. Thanks god he is off that motorcycle and not trying to ride his bike 10 miles across town anymore.

We lost mom a few months ago, so I hope you two are up there living it up! I miss you always and i know i say it everytime but I see you in both of these boys!  I LOVE THAT!  You would be a proud poppa!
October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015
My parents and I were just talking about you and Willie the other day. It's a story that never tires and always brings smiles. The Hawaii trip when he came a couple days later and they never saw you guys for days! He was a good and happy soul and we will always think of him and miss him
October 25, 2015
October 25, 2015
Happy birthday Willy man! Not a year has passed that I have not thought about you and Allissa many times. You are still missed so much. Always in my thoughts.
October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015
Looking at old photos today. Working on getting them to load onto this site. So many memories. Our house in Marysville, with the big bouy swings you made in the back yard. Willie always had so much fun with the kids. Taking them hiking, crabing at the beach, putting all the kids to work helping with stacking of the wood. Hiding easter eggs in the forest with money in them. We took Aubrey, Ashley, Buckster, Vince, Neighbor kids, and friends camping and to the lake. Always sitting around the camp fire, giving rides on the jet ski's, going out on the boat.  Fun times in Olalla Canyon with our friends John and Chaun,hiking, rock climbing and playing in the snow. Everyone has a great story or memory with the Willie man!
October 27, 2014
October 27, 2014
Thinking of you always but especially this time of the year! I will never forget! SO many thing remind me of you. Tears come to my eyes with just the thoughts. The corn and sunflowers that you planted, The sports that are on, Hoodie sweatshirts, Bon Fires and choppin wood!
Your birthday, Vince's Birthday and Ian's birthday! You were always getting ready to go fishing this time of the year. When I am in Ballard and at Fisherman's terminal. Anytime I see a red miata, or the way William is always riding his bike..... and crashing! LOL Theresa was just here visiting and all those times we shared with our families. Baby Jaynie and Olive. All the nick names you gave everyone. I still have your name in my contact list on my phone. I see your face, your mannerisms and your personality when I look at our boys. That all makes me happy and sad! I will never forget! XOXOXO
October 27, 2014
October 27, 2014
Happy birthday Willy! I think about you often and miss your contagious laugh. I know you're flying high and watching over us. Love,Lorri
October 23, 2014
October 23, 2014
Happy birthday Willie, think of you often rest in peace bro!
November 7, 2013
November 7, 2013
Think about you everyday miss the great times we had!
November 6, 2013
November 6, 2013
Everyday in some small way
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are always near
Still missed, loved and always dear.

Always thinking of you , missing you and wishing you were here.
November 6, 2013
November 6, 2013
Dear Lord, thank You for communicating to us words of a glorious reunion one day. Thank You that death is not the end. When my grief runs deep, remind my heart to hope in Your truth. I will see my loved ones again. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
October 24, 2013
October 24, 2013
Thinking of you Willie and remembering your wonderful laugh. Happy birthday old friend. We all miss you. Just knowing you are in a better place makes it easier. Love always, Lorri
October 24, 2013
October 24, 2013
Happy Birthday Monster! I Spent time with our boys tonight. We made a toast to you! I miss you so much and wish you were here to see our boys who have grown into men! Its still so hard to realize that you are gone. I see you in the boys and I love that! Buck and Vince are here in Boise so i can see them and share some moments with them. I will never forget our time and our love. xoxox
October 23, 2013
October 23, 2013
Happy Birthday Willie-Man, I still think of you often. My thoughts are always with you and your sweet family! xoxo
October 23, 2013
October 23, 2013
Happy birthday bro I'll never forget love ya
November 11, 2012
November 11, 2012
its been 2 years brother ,think of you every day,hope all is well in heaven my friend love you bro!!!!!!
November 6, 2012
November 6, 2012
Hey buddy,  It's been 2 years and you have not faded one bit from my memory, the tears run down my face as I type this. What I would do to be cutting wood with our chainsaws in Stanley with you, or argue over the election. Life has gone on but there has been a painful void where you used to be and I always regret not doing more to help you Willie, I am sorry brother, you are so missed..
November 6, 2012
November 6, 2012
Still missing you bro!! I know youre with us all and I am smiling with you now and forever! You are missing us as well and missing out on so much but I know you're in a far better place! Rest and be still and know that everything is perfect in the Universe!!
October 25, 2012
October 25, 2012
Happy birthday Willy! We miss your smile every day. Thinking of you always.      Love, Lorri
October 24, 2012
October 24, 2012
Happy Birthday Monster! I think of you everyday and see you in our son! The best part of you and the best part of me is him. There are reminders of you everywhere and you will be forever missed. I spent your b-day with our son and it is the best way to honor your memory. May Peace and love be with you. Tuesday, October 23, 2012
October 23, 2012
October 23, 2012
There is no better looking glass than an old friend

Thomas Fuller
June 17, 2012
June 17, 2012
happy fathers day willie,watchin the us open wish you were here with me,love ya man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023
Happy Birthday Willie Man! I love looking at all the photos and cherishing all the memories when I come onto this site. This year we are going to start celebrating Dia De Los Muertos. We are going to honor you, remember you and call your spirit to us! Last year was really hard for me during this time--I was having such a dejavu being with Vince and his son. It reminded me so much of us when Vince was born, how happy we were. Vince was created out of so much LOVE! I will never forget.
November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022
Can't believe it's been 12 years Willie! Thinking of you today, watching football and remembering all the good times we had together! Where ever you are we are sending you lots of love and high vibes! We miss you! 
October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022
Thinking of you Willie. I am smiling knowing Allissa is with Vince, Andrea and baby Ross right now! I hope you're doing great trapesing across the galaxy and you are happy and peaceful. I know you are smiling at us all and shining down your love and light. You have an amazing family here buddy! I'm sure you sent Ross with some messages too. Love you forever! 
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Nothing you love is lost

January 28
Nothing you love is lost. Not really.  Things, people--they always go away sooner or later.  You cant hold them any more than you can hold moonlight.  But if they've touched you, if they're  inside you, then they're still yours. The only thing you ever really have are the ones you hold inside your heart.

By / From Jerry Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

Poem By Vincent

March 2, 2013

Lost in the Woods, Lost in Life.
It is winter, the sun is in hiding, like myself.
Looking for a man, a woman, a road,
something that will lead to safety, or satisfaction.
Missing my baby, my wife, my dog that i never had.
Pleading for water, a cigar, a blanket or a doctor
that will bring me happiness.
Alienated, never to be found.

Profoundly Written by Vincent Edwards
2009

 

Fred & Ethel

November 17, 2010

Fred and Ethel was Willie favorite thing for Willie to call us.not mom or pops we had willie in our family  for at least 20 years.I remember the day he married my sweetchild he played 18 holes the moring of the wedding he then came to  the hotel to get ready we found him in the bar throwing down gin and tonics. I sent him up stairs. to dress. he could not figure out how to button the shirt to his tux so  he went out to the hallway and found a woman to help him. It was amazing that he could stand up   to marry my daughter. That was just the start Willie was so good to me and always acted like he had miss me so much when he came home from fishing. I think it was for my chicken and noodles or fried chicken. He was so good to us he came to Sacrameto to drive the big truck back to Seattle. He always came when I called for help. I have so many stories I could write all nite.    Fred and I loved Willie Man so much .I can say I have not lit any candles but I cried for 3 days you have read the other stories take those times 100 and that was the fun we had . He had a horrible demon in his head that just took over and as much as we tried we could not seem to help.My parnets died a few years back and if there is heaven i can promise you my mother is waiting at the gate for him.Allof our family will miss him so much . He was a good father a great soninlaw He love his boys so much.He went to the games taught the boys all about sports and sportmanship. He has put a hole in my heart that will never go away but we do have Vinnie and Buck to reminds us that he will never forgotten.I do wish my daughter the strenght to love again and never forget her first love.I miss you Willie we love you and wish you could still be with us. I have to sign off as here come the tears again. Good  nite Willie       love Mom and Pops.

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