Donald Edwards

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Donald K. “Don” Edwards of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away December 19, 2015.  He was born August 16, 1933 in Grace, Idaho; Don was the son of Hyrum and Mary Alice (Garner) Edwards.

Don grew up in Bancroft, Idaho. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Don moved to the Silver Valley from Southern Idaho in 2001. Prior to retirement, he worked as a Rancher; he spent time working for Wayne Cada and the rodeo cowboy, Dee Pickett. Don also worked at the Carnation Plant in Nampa for many years.

On December 17, 1990 he was united in marriage to Donna Allen in Caldwell, Idaho.

Don was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was also a member of a western riding club and the Teamsters. Don loved working on the ranch with the animals. In his younger years, he also enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting.

Don is survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna Edwards of the family home in Pinehurst; one son, David Edwards of Carson City, Nevada; three step-daughters, Christine (Steve) Babcock of Hayden Lake, Teresa (Tony) Trecker of Cataldo, and Sheri (Steve) Mitchell of Nampa; one step-son Glen (Linda) Allen of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Stacie, Melissa, Heather, Jamie, Candy, and Jeremy; and five great-grandchildren; Don is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY, KELLOGG, IDAHO, is entrusted with funeral services.