Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards, “North Forker” and longtime resident of the Flathead Valley, passed away on May 15, 2015 at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish after a battle with lung cancer. 

Tom was born in 1944 in Seattle, the first of three sons born to Burt and Thelma Edwards. He spent the summers of his youth at the Logging Creek Ranger Station where his father worked as a park ranger. These early interactions on the North Fork fueled his life-long love for the local area.

Tom’s gregarious nature made him a natural salesman. These skills served him well in his career as he moved from grocery store clerk to manager, and eventually into sales with Western Building Center, where he worked until his retirement in 2011.

Tom loved good food and socializing, and enjoyed visiting and playing cards with friends. He took pride in his community. He was active with the Columbia Falls City Council and served on the Board for North Valley Hospital as well as being actively engaged in the North Fork Landowner Association and History Project.

Twice married, Tom is survived by his wife, Carmen Edwards, as well as many loved ones, cherished friends and family members.

Tom wished for a simple remembrance with no funeral services. Memorial gifts in Tom’s name can be made to the North Fork Landowner Association for continued maintenance of Sanderson’s Hall and other community events: P.O. Box 1603 Columbia Falls, MT 59912.