Bruce Allen Edwards, 72

Bruce Allen Edwards passed away on Jan. 19, 2022, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, at 72 years of age. Bruce was born on Nov. 9, 1949, and raised in Minneapolis, Minn. He attended E. J. Cooper High School. After High School he joined the Navy serving on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier as a Gunners Mate Technician 2nd Class. After leaving the Navy, Bruce reconnected with childhood and family friend Beth Edwards whom he married on June 10, 1972.

Bruce followed in his family’s footsteps working in telecommunications, moving from Minnesota to Gillette, Wyo., where he spent over 30 years of his life until he retired in 2012 with 40 years of service. In retirement, Bruce and Beth moved to Coeur d’Alene where they enjoyed peaceful walks with their dog Mika, traveling to visit family and friends, and finding joy in meeting other Navy retirees from across the country.

In passing, Bruce will be remembered for his big smile, hearty joke telling and laughs, and his endearing insistence to never act his age.

Bruce is survived by his wife Beth, sons Seth and Wes, and granddaughters Katherine, Samantha, and Lucia, as well as his father and two siblings. He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister.