Paul Q. (PQ) Edwards, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. He was born to James Glen Edwards and Ruth Funk Edwards in Sterling, Utah, in 1926.
Paul served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Pacific Theater on the USS Mississippi. Returning to Utah, he went to work for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 43 years as a conductor.
In his younger years he enjoyed deer hunting, boating and trips to Alaska for deep sea fishing. He was a longtime member of the Eagles and enjoyed his trailer camping. His greatest joy was his garden.
He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Dad loved hosting and we will forever remember his greeting, "What can I get ya."
Paul was married four times. He most recently married and loved Barbara Jones Edwards. Also Eileen F. Edwards of Ogden and of that marriage is survived by his four children: Stanley J. (Penny) Edwards, Kathleen (Edwards) Sawyer, Scott P. (Kathy) Edwards and Robert B. Edwards. He also married Viola Edwards of Santa Fe, NM, and Norma Lund Edwards.
Surviving are numerous stepsons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Paula Quintana, eight siblings and parents.
Family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, UT. Funeral Services on Monday, October 14 at 2:00 pm at Leavitts, with a greeting time at 1:00 pm prior to the service.
Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.leavittsmortuary.com.
Visitation
Sunday, October 13, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aultorest Memorial Park,
836 36th St
Utah, Ogden- 84403
Viewing
Monday, October 14, 2019
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Leavitt's Mortuary
1401 East South Weber Drive
Utah, South Weber- 84405
Funeral Service
Monday, October 14, 2019
2:00 PM
Leavitt's Mortuary
1401 East South Weber Drive
Utah, South Weber- 84405
Burial
12:00 AM
Leavitt's Mortuary
1401 East South Weber Drive
Utah, South Weber- 84405