Reid Edwards

Reid L. Edwards, 77, of Great Falls, a retired outside plant engineer with US West, died of an accidental fall on Friday, January 25, 2013 at his home.A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Chapel Theatre, 1601 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59405. Cremation has already taken place. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Reid L. Edwards was born on July 18, 1935 in Cardwell, MT. He was raised in the Whitehall/Cardwell area and moved to Great Falls in 1959.During his years of employment, Reid worked 34 years for Mountain Bell/US West as a lineman and as an outside plant engineer, retiring in 1993. Reid was very active with the Telephone Pioneers, Montana State Fair Board, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and was active with many community events.Reids greatest love was his family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bev Edwards of Great Falls; sons Jim (Lisa) Edwards of Great Falls and Steve Edwards of Great Falls; his daughter Vicki (Mike) Riska of Missoula; brothers Phil (Keitha) Edwards and Joe (Jean) Edwards; grandchildren Jenny (Bret) Forder, Ember (Jody) Briles, Justine (Ryan) Marchion, Reid, Royce, Taylor, and Kayci Edwards, Abby and Jace Riska, Alicia, Jessica, and Mack Edwards; four great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and nephews.Second to his love for his family was Reids love for Montana. Reid has touched so many lives and leaves many behind, but his love, compassion, and devotion to his family will never be forgotten. Reid was an avid fan of many sports and teams but even more so if one of his beloved children or grandchildren were involved. From hunting and fishing trips with the boys to finding ways to help anyone in need, Reid filled his time helping others and enjoying his family. Words will never express the void that we all are experiencing at this time of loss, but we will all find comfort in knowing Reid passed surrounded by his family and with his loving wife by his side.Reid was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, and in-laws Howard and Margaret Scott.In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to The Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263 or online at www.rhmc.com or to a charity of your choice.