William "Lester" Edwards, 73, of Ottawa, KS went home to the Lord on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Ransom Memorial Hospital, Ottawa, KS.
He was born April 17, 1944 in Ottawa, KS the son of Pearl and Juanita (Smith) Edwards.
Lester attended schools in Ottawa, KS graduating from the Ottawa High School in 1964.
After high school, Lester moved to the Los Angeles, California area. He was a machine operator for Aeroquip in Pasadena, California.
He was united in marriage to Mona Lee Osborne on May 21, 1979 in Los Angeles, California. They shared over thirty-eight years of marriage.
Lester and Mona moved to Lawrence, KS in 1983 and then later to Ottawa and have resided here since. He worked at the Earl May Garden Center in Lawrence, KS. He owned and operated the L & M Cleaning Service serving businesses in Ottawa and Lawrence. Lester also worked for the University of Kansas, Preventative Maintenance Department in Lawrence, KS for twenty-five years. He currently worked for Franklin County Kansas as a custodian.
Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lewis and Michael Edwards; and a son, Glenn Jefferson.
He is survived by his wife, Mona of the home; six children, son, William Lester Edwards Jr. and his wife, Veronica of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Donna Nicole Edwards of Overland Park, KS; daughter, Rhonda Jefferson of Ontario, CA; son, Gerald Jefferson of Lawrence, KS; son, Troy Jefferson and his wife, Karen of Gardenia, CA; son, Tracy Jefferson and his wife, Cynthia of Lawrence, KS; two sisters, May Trosclair of Pomona, CA and Lucille Warren and her husband, William of Hesperia, CA; sixteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
To celebrate Lester's life the family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 325 S. Hickory, Ottawa, KS 66067. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to the William Lester Edwards Memorial Fund and may be sent c/o the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Online condolences may be sent the family through www.lamb-roberts.com
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I am so sorry for the loss Lester. I haven't seen Mona or Lester for many years. Mona and Les welcomed me into their home on Rhode Island St. I will always remember the fun times, and Les's beautiful smile and laugh. Mona, Nicki , and family you are in my thoughts.
Gail Daniels
November 9, 2017
Karen
November 6, 2017
I will miss my brother and friend. May God bless the entire family. We watched each others back. My prayers be with you, in your time of sorrow! I love all of you.
Steve Brown
November 3, 2017
RIP my friend, thoughts and prayers to the family.
Liz & Darrell
November 3, 2017
Lester was a true original. So full of love and spirited fun. I will miss you, my friend. You brought joy and laughter to all around you. My heart is heavy at your loss and for your loved ones who must go on without you. My love and comfort to Nikki, Mona and all of the family.
Kristi Kouloukis
November 3, 2017
I'am sure everyone who knew Mona and Lester can agree that their Love for each other and everyone around them is forever. We will always Love and miss Lester but never forget the fun and happy times. Our prayers go out to the family. Be strong and hold each other tight Mona and Nickie. Donna and Curtis
Donna Logan
November 2, 2017
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