Connor Lawrence Edwards
Owner / Farmer: Greybanks Ranch
Three Hills, Alberta for 40 years
On April 19, 2015 Mr. Larry Edwards passed away at the ate of 89 years. Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bernice; children Glenn (Kelly) Edwards, Barb (Neil) Jardine, Hal (Bernita) Edwards, Bob Edwards, Michael (Anne) Gardner, Bruce (Christa) Gardner, and Janice Gardner (Fernando Silva); grandchildren Elizabeth, Michael, Jane, Anna, Doug, Carson, Christopher, Megan, and Mateo; and his brother Art (Laura) Edwards. A Funeral Service was held at the Ponoka First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th with the Interment Service following on Saturday, April 25th at the Three Hills Cemetery. To express condolences to Larry’s family, please visit www.womboldfuneralhomes.com.
Accomplishments:
Bachelor of Science, Professional Agrologist (B.Sc., P.Ag)
WW2 - Commissioned Officer, Canadian Air Force
Nuffield Scholar (Agriculture) Great Britain (1960)
Olds College, Board of Governors - Vice Chairman (6 years)
President - Alberta & Canadian Associated Milk Foundations
Farmer - dairy, beef, grain
Horseman - raised, trained, rode, & showed American Saddlebred Horses since 1943; recipient of Award both in Canada and U.S.A. for ASH Associations for promoting the breed
Volunteer - 8 1/2 years at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health & Brain Injury (7 1/2 years with his beloved Boxer dog)
Memorial donations may be made to: David Thompson Health Trust (specify "Senior Mental Health Program CCMHBI in Memory of Larry Edwards)
Arrangements Entrusted To Ponoka Funeral Home
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