Thinking of you and your family Violet.🍀
What a joy it was to have you and Kennyon as a part of our church family in Pinckney! That was a blessing, not forgotten, although it was years ago!
God be with you until we meet again.💞



Kennyon was our next door neighbor in Ann Arbor. He and Violet were so good to us. They were there to help at every turn as my first husband, Dave was dealing with Huntington's Disease. 

Violet and Kennyon were the best neighbors. When I remarried after Dave's passing, they were there to cheer us on as the Michigan grandparents to our baby whose grandparents lived in Indiana. 

When I was giving birth to our child in July of 2005, Kennyon stopped by St. Joseph Hospital and couldn't wait to hear if we had a girl or boy. The labor was long, so he didn't find out until my husband arrived home with the news.  Kennyon met him in the driveway excited as ever! 

We were blessed to know Kennyon and share a portion of our life with him and his wonderful wife, Violet. May God continue to bless this sweet, kind, compassionate family. Violet, Call if you need anything, we love you.  Praying for you and your family. 

Dear Family and Friends of Kennyon Edwards,
Please accept my condolences for your loss of Kennyon. 
I have known Kennyon since 1980ish. He served as a mentor each year to many of my Ann Arbor Public Schools high school students whom he mentored for two week experiences shadowing him at St Joe's. I know that he positively influenced them and gave them great insights as they explored various health care careers in my Health Sciences Technology Program. As a teacher and nurse I sometimes encouraged certain students to select shadowing Kennyon as one of their placements and others signed up as well.  I am sure each of them remember the time they spent with him. 
On a person level, at my request Kennyon was the pastor for the funeral service for my grandmother who passed on in Florida and came back to be buried here in Michigan. He was so kind and supportive of us, as he came to a meet my family prior to the service and used this time  talking with us to prepare his loving comments and scriptures.  
Another memory is that my students would write feedback after their placement with Kennyon and I forwarded those comments them to him. He told me he put them in his "feel good" drawer of his desk and on a rough day he would go to that drawer to reflect and find strength and joy. I will keep him in my heart always and appreciate him as a friend and wonderful role model. 

To the family of Kennyon Edwards: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kennyon was such a remarkable man doing a very difficult job with such compassion and care, always giving good advice, inspiring everyone through his deep faith. He had a delightful sense of humor and was always a very dear friend. What a gift he has been to our community!
With love,
Dorothy L. Lenz, First Congregational Church 

Violet,

I recall how wonderful Kenyon was in dealing with a relative stripling at the keyboard. He was very good to me and for me as a developing sacred music leader, and Webster Church was an adorable little place to celebrate.

I will always appreciate his kindness and the lovely atmosphere he enabled while serving. 

I moved on to St. Andrew Catholic Church, Saline, which was also great for growth, though dealing with the politics was quite a challenge! Eventually I was fired for insubordination as one faction was promoting materials produced by pedophiles and I spoke out against this. High donors, though...so I got the ax.

Now I am serving in a Presbyterian Church here in Jackson and am doing fairly well. Our music is available during the ZOOM services and is better than we can be in person, since I edit the recordings for quality (!). While nothing is perfect, this is the best so far in terms of my maturity and requirements for the job.

I am blessed having known Kenyon and you, Violet, and wish you the very best.

Jon F. Krueger
Former Interim Webster UCC Director of Music

My sincere sympathies.  I was proud to work with Kenyon for 20 years in the ER at St Joes.  He was the most kind and patient support that families needed.  He also cheered us up with every visit.  May he rest in peace.
Connie Doyle

Dear Vi and Family, 
It was with a heavy heart that I read of Kennyon's passing in Sunday's paper.  I remember him (and you) fondly when I served as choir director at St. Andrews UCC Church in Dexter when he was pastor.  His support of me spoke to his strength of character and his commitment to God's word. I pray that God's love will strengthen and comfort you, and that your memories of Kennyon will bring you peace, joy, and smiles.  
Blessings,
Janet Haynes

Violet, I am saddened to hear of Kennyon's passing.  What a great guy!  As a colleague, he was the best.  Always ready to say what was on his mind but realizing that in his reflective times he said even more.  His words of history from his time in Pinckney were treasures and your attendance in worship filled me with such joy!  Lunch in Whitmore Lake and conversation around some wonderful dishes filled my soul too.  God's blessings to you and yours.  Much love for the journey.  Peace.

So sorry to hear this news....
I worked with him many times during our time at St Joes. He was a quiet, calming presence in the middle of the many traumatic happenings that we experienced  together over the years. My condolences to his family. I will fondly remember him. Peace.

Mrs Edwards, 
Pastor Edwards stepped in to marry my husband and me July 31, 1999 when our new minister was not available. It was an incredibly hot day!  I remember his kindness as he worked with us before the wedding.  I always enjoyed seeing him thereafter at Bethlehem UCC.   Thinking of you at this sad time. 
Linda Brewer

Violet, I lived across the road from you for years.  We had all the dogs, if you remember that.  I was saddened to read of Kenyon's death.  He was a very thoughtful and caring man and will be missed.

 

Violet and family,
So sorry for your loss. We have been quite fond of both you and Kennyon when he helped out a Webster Church a number of times. We thought of both of you as family. 

Our prayers for comfort go out to you and the family. 

A CCU RN at St. Joes from 1989-1999, I considered Kenyon as part of the collaborative team that cared for patients and their families.  He taught me not only what it meant to live the mission and values of what would later became Trinity Heath, but what spiritual care and support looked like. I can't imagine a complete healthcare team without this important piece. So many memories of support, caring, and kindness.

Dear Violet and family, As you know, Kennyon was among the best of men. I have many memories of him as interim in Pinckney. How he preached with a watch in the palm of his hand, his volunteer gathering methods, his kindness and ability to laugh at himself. But it was at Bethlehem when he would accompany me on pastoral visits that I saw his heart of a pastor the most. He knew what to say, and when to say it. And when not to speak as well. Our time together in the car going to and from gave me a chance to learn from a master, with love and humor, care and compassion. I am one of many who was blessed by his presence. Holding you in my prayers for peace and comfort. Much love, Marcia Meabon

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kennyon.  Thoughts and prayers for all. Best Regards, Mike

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Kennyon Edwards

September 10, 1933 – February 11, 2021

Muehlig Funeral Chapel

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Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.