Laurence Francis Edson

Laurence (Larry) Francis Edson, 59, passed away Sept. 4, 2008, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, surrounded by family and friends.

Larry was born in Kellogg, Idaho, on Oct. 18, 1948, to Donald and Katherine (Reagan) Edson. Larry spent his childhood in Cataldo, Idaho, before moving with his family to Othello in 1963.

He graduated from Othello High School in 1967, and spent most of his adult life in Othello where he served as a volunteer firefighter and an emergency medical technician. Larry also lived for a time in Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, and various towns in Washington.

Larry worked most of his life as a long-haul trucker, serving as a truck driving instructor in Phoenix.

Larry loved life deeply and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a master storyteller, who brought joy and smiles to all he spoke with. Larry overcame several serious medical problems in his life with courage and good spirit, never complaining in the face of adversity and pain.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Cody Forman.

He leaves behind his loving wife Teri, his children Donald (Bella) Edson of Warden, Alison (Chris) Byam of Moses Lake, Jason (Jeana) Edson of Warden, Catlin (Tim) Edson of Issaquah, J.R. Edson of Kirkland, Derek Forman of Othello and Donald Forman of Spokane, as well as his grandchildren: Taylor, Savanna, Samantha, Rebecca, Alyssa, Callie, Jadyn, Natasha, Chelsey, and Brianna. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Cynthia (Bob) Doval of Othello, Sallie (Dewey) McDonald of Othello, Peggie (Thom) Raab of Mountain Home, Idaho, Jane (Larry) O’Reagan of Medical Lake, and Dannie (Vicki) Edson of Ronald. Larry is also survived by seven nieces, five nephews, 15 great-nieces, and 18 great-nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Nazarene Church of Othello, 825 E. Ash Street, on Sept. 9 at 1 p.m.