Mary Agnes Edwards

Mary Agnes Edwards April 12, 1946 to November 14, 2018 Mary Edwards was a long time resident of Jefferson County, Colorado. She was a wife, mother, teacher and friend. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael; her son Scott; brother Dr. John H Jones of Seattle, Washington, brother-in-law Glen Carlson, Denver; sister-in-law Merrily Jones, Seattle, plus several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews in Denver, Seattle, Washington area, Juneau, Alaska and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was preceded in Death by her parents numerous aunts and uncles, along brother & sister-in-law William & Donna Edwards, Juneau / Durango. She is a descendant The Longmont Colony Company Doctor. She was raised with the true pioneer spirit of achieving the most in Colorado. She was born in Longmont, Colorado. Her early years were spent living on the family homestead. She was the younger of two children. Her father Dr. J Hammond Jones was a veterinarian and her mother Lillie Davis an elementary school teacher. Her family moved from Longmont to Westminster, Colorado in the late fifties. She was in the first graduating class at Ranum High School in Westminster. Mary debated between two careers: she thought of being a veterinarian (at the time few women were accepted in this field) or a teacher. She attended Colorado State College (aka University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley where she met and married her husband Michael. She majored in elementary education. Later she pursued an advanced degree in curriculum development at CU. Mrs. Edwards Mary†™s professional life was that of an elementary teacher in Jefferson County for 34 years. She taught 3rd graders because they got her humor and she was taller than the students. She taught in several schools most notably, Peck †" Witt †" Governor†™s Ranch and ending at Hutchinson Elementary Schools. Her fondest memories were of the many children she had the opportunity to lift to the next level. She was respected by her fellow teachers, school administrators, and district supervisors. She was chosen to lead teacher in-services†™ and be part of a cadre of teachers to open a new school called Governor†™s Ranch in south west Jefferson County. Mary†™s favorite unit to teach was Native American history. The subject was of personal interest to her and an extension of that was her collection of hand woven rugs, books, and pottery. As a couple Mary and Mike often describe their life†™s journey as growing into adulthood together, enjoying tennis and golf, traveling to Mexico, Hawaii, Caribbean, Europe and the United States. Family was extremely important to her. As parents they raised their son †" Scott. Their family of three enjoyed being together and actively pursued Scott†™s scouting, sports interests including junior golf †" baseball - basketball, traveling, and professional sports. She left an enduring special bond with her son. Retirement offered new opportunities for her. She was an avid reader, joined other ladies who played golf at Applewood GC †" Homestead GC †" Fox Hollow GC, found an interest in Questers †" sharing antiques and RED HATS. She left many collections including antique plates, hedgehogs, Native American rugs and pottery, nativities, and continued her mother†™s salt and pepper collections. Mary other interest after retirement was hand stitchery. She became interested in Bunka or Japanese punch switch embroidery at Clement Center. Her instructor introduced her to Brazilian embroidery which is a three dimensional art form. She spent several years instructing embroidery at Clement and Wheatridge Senior Centers. Unfortunately stress was part of her retirement. Her husband suffered several medical challenges. She kept her family positive, facing each new health challenge with the attitude of †œwe will get through it together†�. Mary and her husband continued to travel within limitations. She enjoyed cruising with close to 20 voyages and traveled to visit with her family and friends. Mary Agnes Edwards always had a bright smile and spoke kindly of everyone. She cared about her family and friends. She always described her husband as the only love of my life. Mary was interned at Cherry Hills Community Church memorial garden. A Celebration of Life service was held at Applewood Golf Course. For those interested in making a memorial contributions on Mary†™s behalf, the family suggest: American Heart Association †" Women†™s Health Initiative www2.heart.org/site or Scholarship fund of your favorite University