Brett Joseph Edwards

Edwards, Brett Joseph 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.