Clifford L. Edwards (que-yat-ut-suit) started his journey with the lord on April 6, 2014. He was born in Rockport, WA February 17, 1942. He loved to hunt, fish, make native drums, cedar baskets, go junking, and play slots at the Skagit Valley Casino Resort. He was a member of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, and served as one of the Tribal Council Members for many years. He loved to spend time with his family and was very active in the Tribal community especially when it came to the children.
He is survived by his brother Melvin Edwards of Toppenish, his children, Lana Edwards-Craig and husband Terry of Marysville, Leah Edwards-Reynolds of Mount Vernon, Tara Rodriguez and, Tonya Rodriguez, both of Sedro-Woolley, along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by grandparents Frank and Josie Tom, parents Edward Edwards and Margaret Tom; Sisters, Elanor Edwards, Marlene Jackson; Brother Edgar Edwards.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 10th at 10:00 am at the Upper Skagit gymnasium.
I met Clifford Edwards while employed by the Upper Skagit Tribe a few years ago. He was a wonderful Triabal Elder and was very respected in the Upper Skagit Community. It was fun to see him interact with tribal members and others at the weekly Elder’s Lunches. Sometimes when I was at the Goodwill I would run into him on one of his junking trips.He really liked to find bargains. I feel it was a privilege to have known him. Blessings to his family and many friends. Judy Argyle