Daniel Waine Edwards

Graveside services for DANIEL WAINE EDWARDS, 84, will be held October 3rd at 1:00 PM at the Veterans Cemetery at Camp Williams in Bluffdale, Utah. Daniel passed away peacefully August 30, 2025, at his home. Daniel Waine Edwards was born November 16, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Olivia Jensen Edwards and Waine Daniel Edwards. Shortly after his birth, his father left to serve in World War II, leaving him in the care of his mother, older sister, and newly immigrated Danish grandparents next door. Upon his father’s return from serving in the Navy four years later, to his mother’s chagrin, Dan’s long blond curly locks were immediately tamed with a military-style haircut by his dad. Dan graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City with the class of 1959. He went on to serve a mission for the LDS church in Copenhagen, Denmark, reconnecting him to his familial roots and perfecting his Danish. Not in a hurry home, he made his way across the pond via boat passage out of England to NY, then a long road trip with his buddy across the US, having many adventures along the way. He earned a degree from Brigham Young University, with a love of math and science that lead to a career in drafting. He owned his own business drafting maps for Utah and Wyoming, later joining the SL County Assessors Office, where he retired after 15 years of service. Dan proudly served his country in the 1457th Engineer Battalion and 115th Group Corp of Engineers with the Utah National Guard, retiring as a Sergeant First Class after 30 years. One of his greatest accomplishments was contributing to the design and construction of the Veterans Cemetery at Camp Williams, where his remains will be honorably interred. He also worked for the Forest Service, volunteered for the Millcreek Water Shares, the BLM Visitor Center in St. George, and was a campground host at Moon Lake for several seasons. His true passion was either driving down an open road or hiking up on a mountain top. He always took the path less traveled and preferred it that way, by getting lost for a weekend, usually on purpose. He loved finding a good rock, helping cast a rod, chatting up campers, listening to John Denver, and spending time deep in any book about the American West. In 1967, Dan married Vickie Hansen (Gloekler). They settled in Taylorsville, UT having a total of six children, creating a bustling and busy home together. He was always there to carpool the kids and their friends, coach sports or cheer in the stands, lead camping trips, act as Scout Master, and be available for a great bear hug. Later Dan met and married Dorothy Bates in 2002. Together, they enjoyed the next two decades living and traveling between Murray, UT and St. George, UT then Overton, NV and Torrington, WY. She has been a wonderful companion to him, and his family is so grateful for the years of love they shared. Dan is survived by his wife Dorothy; children Andy, Kris, Jeff (Hailey), Ashley (Shirene), Debbie, and Katie Edwards; stepchildren Anita (Ross), Angie (Paul), Kelly (Terry), and John (Jamie); his sister Dorothy (Dot), brother Vern (Ruthie), as well as many grand and great grandchildren, who adored him. He is preceded in death by his parents, his stepdaughter Debbie Foster, son-in-law Chris Farmer, brother-in-law Gerry Ipson, and nephew Lance Edwards.

Daniel Waine Edwards

November 16, 1940 - August 30, 2025