Steven Lane Edwards

Reverend Steven Lane Edwards, 62, was born October 3, 1952, in Pontiac, Michigan, to parents Eldon & Bonnie (Hendricks) Edwards. He passed away at home in Edmond, OK, surrounded by family, March 4, 2015, after a long struggle with cadasil.

Steven received his Masters of Divinity and Christian Education from Central Baptist Theological Seminary and was ordained at the First General Baptist Church in New Harmony, St. Louis, MO. He served as minister and a hospice professional with a lifelong career in church ministry, spiritual counseling, bereavement programming, and hospice administration. Formally trained in theology and pastoral care, he devoted much of his education to learning about the grief process and how to help bereaved persons. Serving as a hospice chaplain, Steve discovered he had a hospice heart and followed his calling to care for the bereaved. It was his life’s work to meet people where they were in the grief process and to help them move through their journey. He shared his gifts of wisdom and observations learned from his many patients by helping grieving individuals surviving the death of a cherished loved one. He was the published author of “Griefwise,” a collection of his grief writings and wisdom. He was also an accomplished songwriter and musician.

Steven was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Edwards. He is survived by his beloved wife, Denise (Demuth) Edwards; parents; sister-in-law, Suzanne Edwards; son, Layne Edwards; daughter, Jessica LaFarge & husband Travis; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Edwards; grandson, Alexander Edwards; granddaughter, Kaelyn Edwards; step-grandson, Kanden LaFarge; step-granddaughter, Alexis LaFarge; and many other family members, esteemed colleagues, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation (cadasil) at ULF.org, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at NHPCO.org, or locally to the Integris Hospice House.