Terry David Edwards
  • Born on: December 26, 1936
  • Departed on: October 14, 2022
  • Resided in: Hiawatha, IA

Terry David Edwards

Terry David Edwards, 85, of Hiawatha, Iowa passed on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Terrace Glen Village in Marion, Iowa from complications of kidney disease and Parkinson’s.  Per Terry’s wishes there will be no services.  Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.

Terry will be deeply missed by his wife of 64 years, Cecelia; two children, Christine Edwards (Jeff Conley) and Craig Edwards; two grandchildren, Brandon Edwards, and Krystal (Drew) Miller; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Betty (Wendell) Kenney, Mary (Gib) Boxa, and Jon Paul Edwards; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brad Edwards; and a sister, Karen Kellogg Caspers.

Terry was born on December 26, 1936, in Jones County, Iowa the son of Robert and Roe Jean Edwards.  He attended country school and graduated from Anamosa High School.  Terry was united in marriage to Cecelia Heasty on October 27, 1957.  Terry’s formative years were spent working on the family farm.  He retired from Rockwell Collins in 1995 after 30 years of service.  

Terry was a “jack of all trades” and always helped his children when needed.  During retirement he enjoyed fishing, gardening, cultivating flowers, woodworking, and spending time with his family.  Terry spent numerous hours in his wood shop, building intricate wood decorations for his walls and family.  Some of his special projects are three large grandmother wall clocks.  He enjoyed selling his wood creations at the yearly Rockwell Craft Bazaar.  Terry had a “green thumb” and every summer he supplied his children and neighbors with home grown produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, peaches, apples, raspberries, and eggplant.  
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