Graydon “Bub” Edwards Jr., age 90, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2019 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Montana. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and neighbor, who will be missed by all those that knew him.
He was born in Opheim, Montana in 1929 to Emma & Graydon Edwards Sr. His early childhood was spent on the family farm, where his love for the land and farming way of life became evident. He attended the single room Wheatland School just up the road from the family farm through the 8th grade, eventually graduating from Opheim High School in 1947. Upon graduation he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps by beginning to farm and ranch a short distance outside Opheim. In 1948, he married Evelyn Larson in Nashua, Montana. Together they had four children, Ronnie, Alan, Randy, and LeRae. He proceeded to build a family farm operation, that through the years saw him work together closely with his father, brothers, & his son Randy. In 1971, he married Wanda Green, adding her children Judy and Brad to the family. Bub served on the Opheim school board, town council, and was a co-founder/ board member of the Treasure State Bank. He and Wanda enjoyed various travels, and among the other things that he cherished through his years were his dogs, driving the country side looking at crops, helping where he could on the farm by operating machinery, bowling, playing a game of cards, and of course Wanda’s cooking. But most of all he loved the time he was able to spend with his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bub was preceded in death by his parents Emma and Graydon Edwards Sr; brother Fay Edwards; sister Harriett Carlson, and step-son Brad Green.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Wanda; his children Ron (Penny) Edwards of Lebanon, Orgeon, Alan (Sue) Edwards of Aurora, Colorado, Randy Edwards of Opheim, Montana, LeRae Sutton of Enumclaw, Washington, and Judy (Jay)Graham of Libby, Montana; his grandchildren Laura, Ryan, Erik, Jason, Lana, Andra, Jessie, Angela, Amy, Wynden, Jacob, Justin, Joel and Josh; great-grandchildren: Emma, Evelyn, Daphne, Cantyn, Kendall, Samantha, Sterling, Savannah, Mavin, Kamëra, and Everly; his sister’s Marge Burdette of Opheim, Montana and Phyllis Furhman of the Furhman Community, Joan McKewon of Joliet, Montana, brothers Wayne Edwards, and Dick Edwards of Billings, Montana, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial services will held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Opheim Community Church in Opheim, Montana with Pastor Owen Childers officiating. A luncheon will follow services at the Opheim Community Church.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 1, 2019
Opheim Community Church
Opheim, Montana
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 1, 2019
Opheim Community Church
Opheim, Montana
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Judy Graham says
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7UBj4Rbq3ZI
Tom Zuhoski says
Wanda and family,
I am sorry to hear about Bub. He was a very good man and a great friend. He made this rookie teacher feel welcomed to the school and community of Opheim. I enjoyed my time in London with Bub and Wanda living across the street. Thanks for all the great memories! Wanda and family, he was a great treasure and everyone is better for knowing him. Take care all of you and God bless you all.
Tom Zuhoski
Tom Zuhoski says
Wanda and family,
I am sorry to hear about Bub. He was a very good man and a great friend. He made this rookie teacher feel welcomed to the school and community of Opheim. I enjoyed my time in Opheim with Bub and Wanda living across the street. Thanks for all the great memories! Wanda and family, he was a great treasure and everyone is better for knowing him. Take care all of you and God bless you all.
Tom Zuhoski
Tom Zuhoski says
Wanda and family;
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bub. He was a very good man a great friend. He made this rookie teacher feel right at home to the school and community of Opheim I enjoyed his company and many night of playing smear at Turk’s. Wanda, you and Bub were great neighbors, living across the street from me. Bub was a great man and everyone who came in contact with him was a better person for knowing him. He will be surely missed. Take care all of you and god bless you all.
My prayers for all of you.
Tom Zuhoski
Steve Thorstenson says
Judy, Wanda and family,
Bub was my dad’s nickname too, so I always thought that was cool. Both sets of my grandparents were farmers well, so thank you Judy for the Paul Harvey clip. I remember the night of Jay and Judy’s wedding. It was late and the rain was pouring down. Judy married a great guy, the whole thing was over, and rain. I saw him standing looking out at it all and thought ” Bub is having a terrific day!” Rest in Peace Bub, and Warm Regards to you all. Steve Thorstenson
Berney Opheim says
Very good hearted and good headed man. My prayers for him and for all his love ones. He will truly love you all forever!!!!