Forrest Eugene Edwards

Palmer resident Forrest Eugene Edwards, 63, died Feb. 13, 2013, at home in the loving arms of his wife.

A mass of Christian burial will at 11 a.m., Feb. 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wasilla. Edward’s cremated remains will be interred at Holy Hope Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz.

Forrest was born June 26, 1949, in Topeka, Kan. He was a proud Vietnam veteran and served on active duty in the Air Force for 20 years, as well as 20 years as a civil servant for the Department of Defense. In his younger years, he enjoyed being on bowling leagues and going fishing. He enjoyed computer work and spending time with his friends and family, especially spending time with his grandchildren, who held a special place in his heart. Seldom seen without a hat on his head, he liked to tease others about their own lack of hair.

He lived at Elmendorf Air Force Base from 1984 to 1989, in Eagle River from June 1991 to March 2001, and most recently in Palmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and the American Legion.

Surviving are his wife, Judy Edwards of Palmer; daughters, Jennifer Fryer of Aurora, Colo., Mary Anne Warren of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and Margaret Edwards of Palmer; sons, Brian Edwards and William “Jason” Edwards of Anchorage, Kevin Edwards of Las Vegas, Nev., and Eric Edwards of Palmer; sisters, Edna Long of Abilene, Kan. and Norma Cobler of Topeka, Kan.; and brothers, Clint Edwards of Mt. Home, Ark., and Tom Edwards of Topeka, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; and he was looking forward to the arrival of twin grandchildren due in May.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Forrest E. and Myrtle M. Edwards; brother, James Edwards; and sister Glenda Edwards, all of Kansas; and three infant siblings.

Arrangements are with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel and Crematory of Wasilla.