Timothy Russell Edwards

Timothy “Tim” Russell Edwards, 69, of Newton died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time.  Memorials to Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue in Colfax may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Tim, the son of Russell and Margaret (Hummel) Edwards, was born on August 14, 1955, in Newton.  He grew up in Colfax and graduated from Colfax High School in 1973.  Right after high school, Tim served his country in the U.S. Army.  Tim lived in Des Moines for a short time before moving back to Colfax and later to Newton.  He worked at Diamond Crystal, Delong Sportswear, and then at Fareway. In 1992, Tim met Lillian Pierson and they would share their lives together for the next 32 years.  He enjoyed camping, feeding the birds, rabbits, and squirrels in his yard, and mushroom hunting. He was also a talented fisherman and shot a great game of pool. Tim was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Green Bay Packers.

Tim is survived by his significant other, Lillian Pierson of Newton; step-children, Larry (Eva) Pierson of Arizona and Christine Buffington of Ottumwa; his grandchildren, Julia (Nate) Williamson and Payton Buffington; his siblings, Tom (Melissa) Edwards of Batavia, Ty (Trinity) Edwards of Newton, Toby Edwards of Marshalltown, Terry Edwards of Clive, and Tony (Shelly) Edwards of Newton; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved fur babies, Buddy, Dane, and Sonshine.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Edwards and Margaret Pender and sister-in-law, Joann Edwards.