Todd Edwardson 1970 - 2010

Todd Edwardson PhotoTodd Edwardson, 39, West Fargo, ND, formerly of Surrey, ND, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010, in the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, OK.

Todd Allen Edwardson was born September 30, 1970, a son of Allen and Karen (Sabbe) Edwardson, in Minot, ND. He was raised and educated in Surrey, ND, graduating from Surrey High School in 1989. He was confirmed and was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Surrey.

Following his high school graduation, Todd moved to Grand Island, Nebraska, where he attended Central Tech Welding School. He started his welding career at Chief Industries in Grand Island, NE, for a couple of years.  He then continued his welding career in West Fargo, and later in Minneapolis, MN. He returned to West Fargo, where he worked for Case New Holland until he was diagnosed with cancer in May of 2010.

He was a member of the Nodak Race Club, the Red River Valley Race Club and the Jamestown Speedway.

He enjoyed racing cars, snowmobiling, and helping his young friend, Joseph Thomas with his go-cart racing.

Todd spent much of his life surrounding himself with family and friends. One in particular, being his cousin, Heather. His life in Fargo brought many people close to him including Tim Thomas’ family. His love for life brought him to the center of many activities for which his presence was always welcomed. He will be dearly missed by his family and those who’s lives he had touched.

His loving family includes:  mother, Karen (Richard) Kazmaier, Surrey; father, Allen Edwardson (Tami Kulzer), Minot; sisters, Tracy (Evan) Johnson, Surrey, and Andrea Edwardson, Minot; brother, Alfred Edwardson, Minot; maternal grandmother, Lorraine Voeller, Surrey; niece, Hailey Johnson; nephew, Eric Johnson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Todd was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Phillip Sabbe; paternal grandparents, Alfred and Irene Edwardson; and a few aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral: Saturday, June 26, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Surrey High School Gymnasium.

Interment:
  Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND.

Visitation: 
People may sign the register book and share memories with Todd’s family on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. There will no reviewal in the funeral home but there will be public reviewal on Saturday one hour prior to the service in the school gymnasium.

Memorials
: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Officiant: Pastor Gary Benton

Music: Congregational Hymn, “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
JoAnn Voeller, Pianist/Clavinova
Special CD Music selections,
“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” by Guns & Roses
“Tears In Heaven” by Eric Clapton
 “God Bless The U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood

Honorary Bearers: Todd’s family and many friends

Active Bearers: Tim Thomas, Chad Hanson, Corky Thomas, Garth Edwardson, Jason Smith            Grant Edwardson, Shane Johnson, Mitchell VanVleet, Jerry Randash, Jason Schmidt, Monte Lunde,   Michael Werre, Troy Burnside,  Ron Herr

Those not attending the graveside service are invited to the Surrey Senior Citizens Center for a time of fellowship and lunch. The family will join you when they return from the cemetery.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Todd.

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