With heavy hearts we bid farewell to Joan Rasmussen Edwards, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed into the loving arms of our Savior with family by her side at 12:28 p.m., Aug. 27, 2022. Joan was born to Ellis Doyle Rasmussen and Lois Jensen on Dec. 16, 1943. She graduated from Bingham High school in Copperton, Utah.
Joan shared almost 60 years with the love of her life and husband Ferrell Kay Edwards. She was actively involved in all her children’s lives from sewing costumes, teaching them hard work, and sharing wisdom through her infamous sayings. She was an amazing woman with many talents that included: tole painting, jewelry making, baking/cooking, and sewing. She shared those talents with family, friends, and strangers. She loved all things pretty, sparkly, and dainty. She had a huge and genuine heart, and she cherished seeing and spending time with all her children and grandchildren.
Joan was an active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She strived to be faithful and taught her children to live the gospel and serve others. She had many roles over the years serving in Cub Scouts, Wood Badge, Relief Society, and as an educator (teaching painting) at the Salt Lake Community College.
Joan is survived by her loving husband Kay; their children Michael (Tracy), Jeff (Grace), Chris (Shannon), and John (Jennasea); 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings Delsa (Ross), Norma (Jed), Myron (Jolene), and Laurel (Scott); and many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Doyle and Lois, and her sister Deon.
A special thank you to supporting family, friends, and hospice who have helped the immediate family during this difficult time.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 390 Village Blvd., Stansbury Park, Utah. A viewing will be held beforehand from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A graveside dedication will then be held at 2 p.m. at the Midvale Cemetery, 471 6th Ave., Midvale, Utah.