Brett Joseph Edwards

Brett Joseph Edwards, 28, of Arlington, VA (formerly of Council Bluffs, IA), passed away

Saturday, March 8. He was born in Papillion, NE on May 17, 1985 to William (Bill) and

Earline Edwards both of Council Bluffs. Brett graduated from Abraham Lincoln High

School in 2004. In 2008, he graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of

Science in Engineering. He worked at the Federal Patent Office in Arlington, VA. Brett

lived his life to the fullest with a love for children, music and cars and loved spending

time with his family in Rocky Mountain National Park each year. His greatest joys were

spoiling his nieces and nephews, spending time with his siblings, family and many

friends. He was well known and loved for his kindness, sense of humor and welcoming

Brett is survived by his parents (Bill and Earline), his brothers, Erik (Annabel) Edwards

of Gahanna, OH and Ryan (Leah) Edwards of Spokane, WA, his sister Jena Edwards

of Iowa City, IA, his nieces and nephews, Samantha and Charlotte Edwards (Ryan) and

Corey and Margaret (Meg) Edwards (Erik), in addition to many aunts, uncles, cousins

and friends who will miss him deeply.

In honor of his wonderful ability to make his nieces and nephew laugh, the family asks

that memorials may be made to Make a Wish Foundation so that Brett can continue to

make children happy.

There will a celebration of his life at 2 PM on March 22 at First Christian Church in

Council Bluffs, IA.