Gary L. Edmonson went home to our Father on May 3, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born Jan. 5, 1940, to Myrtie Zann Edmonson and Hope Lavina Adamson at Orofino. He grew up in Lewiston. Prior to graduating high school, he entered the U.S. Navy on Jan. 9, 1957. He was stationed on the USS Missouri throughout much of his military career. Upon discharge in December 1960, Gary returned to the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and remained there until his passing.
He married Virginia Willis, and they had four children together. He later married Janis Hogaboam, having two children. Then on June 30, 1967, Gary married the love of his life, Roxie (Rice) Bayless, who brought two children to the relationship. Together they presented to this world one child, which completed their family structure of nine. He was a strong father figure and outstanding provider throughout their 50 years of marriage. Most would struggle with this size of family - however, not Gary. He thrived on the love he created for each and every one of his children.
Gary shared his ethic of hard work throughout this working career from the Idaho State Highway Department to the City of Lewiston. Here he held positions as a construction supervisor, street superintendent and retired as their construction coordinator.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping, but his passion was painting wildlife. The day after retirement, he and Roxie left Lewiston to enjoy the rest of their lives in Dixie, Idaho. The one-room cabin he had built soon became a much larger structure to accommodate his family and friends. These gatherings became his fondest memories. They lived there for 18 years. He had turned his lifelong dream into a reality.
He was preceded in death by his father, Myrtie Zann Edmonson; parents Melvin and Hope Schlieper; sister Patricia Engle; brother Robert; son Dennis Bayless; and grandchild Kami Edmonson.
Gary is survived by his wife, Roxie; his children, Terri (Mike) Small, Martin, Pamela, Rory, David (Tracy), and Jerry Edmonson, Lenny (Trudy) Bayless and Cary (Theresa) Edmonson; daughter-in-law Marcie Bayless; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Gary will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston, 1711 18th St., followed by a gathering at 1 p.m. to celebrate Gary's life at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Lewiston, 1304 Main St.
Family suggest memorials be made to the Dixie Community Center in Dixie, Idaho, or a charity of the donor's choice.
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- Saturday, May 13, 10:00 AM
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Dick Hastings
Roxie I will miss Gary and treasure all the memories over the 70 years of friendship he, Bobby and I shared.
May the Lord bless you and yours!!
Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:11 PM
Jill Early
Roxie so sorry to hear about your loss.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 4:04 PM
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