Memorial
Larry H. Edwards, 61, of Marion died at his home on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Services at 1:00 PM on Saturday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Private family entombment in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Friday, March 17th.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; four daughters, Nicole (Matthew) Arnold of Cedar Rapids, Jennifer (Zain) Haq of Omaha, Nebraska, Katelynn (Kevin) Schuver of Cedar Rapid, Allison Edwards of Marion; and a brother Steven (Kristi) of Mesa, Arizona. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Erin and Emma Arnold and Paisley Schuver. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Larry was born on February 4, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, the son of John and Lillian Stodola Edwards. He married Karen A. Bousek on June 12, 1982 in Cedar Rapids.
Larry was a delivery driver for Hy-Vee for over 40 years, retiring in 2016. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and the IGHSAU. He enjoyed gardening, especially taking great pride in his lawn and was an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins. Larry also enjoyed birds, umpiring girls’ softball, vacations at Lake Okoboji and sleepovers with his granddaughters.
Larry was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather whose memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial donations may be given to the Canary Society.
“Don’t touch my walls and get off my lawn”