Michael “Mick” Eugene Edwards
August 12, 1945 – December 11, 2023
Michael Eugene “Mick” Edwards age 78, died peacefully on December 11, 2023, at his home after a very short battle with leukemia. Mick was born in Sioux Falls on August 12, 1945, to Harold Eugene Edwards and Irene Milda Finton. The second child of six, Mick was very close to his siblings growing up and will be missed dearly.
Mick stayed in the city he loved his whole life. He contributed to his community by owning a TV repair shop, and a body shop with his brother Danny. Mick also worked for the city of Sioux Falls for 31 years before retiring. Mick will be remembered for his loyalty to his friends and family and his compassion for all animals. He took in many rescue cats and dogs and enjoyed watching his birds and squirrels, making sure they had water all year long. He had a gift of making you feel like you were his best friend and the most important person in the room.
He will be missed by his wife, Gayle; sister, Shirley; brothers, Calvin, and JR; daughters, Roxy and Barbie (Dan); sons, Earl (Nancy), Daniel (Elaine), and Mick; sixteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Mick was preceded in death by Sandra, his wife of 28 years, brothers Danny, Gary, and Tom, his parents, Harold and Irene, and son Mitch.
A private memorial was held by immediate family members. Please consider a thoughtful donation in Mick’s name to the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
Grandpa will be forever missed. And I will be caring for his best feline friends for some time. He really does love his pets. More like best friends.
Mick was one of the few people I’ve encountered that was always happy. Always uplifting. I don’t think I ever saw the man mad. He was there for me thru the saddest days I experienced. I will be forever grateful that I was able to call him family. Your laugh and your love will be missed. Say hi to Sandra and Nathan for me 😉
Love, Miranda, Hannah and Aiden
RIP.