Dwain Edwards, 61

Dwain Harrison Edwards, age 61, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025, at his home in Polson. He was born on Jan. 11, 1964, in Billings to Oshel and Bette Edwards.

Dwain, affectionately known as Hoss, was raised in Egan, S.D., and Arlee. He attended Arlee High School until joining the Army in 1982 and received his diploma while in service.

In September 1984, Dwain married Linda Barnett. The two were each other's lifelong companions and friends.

Dwain accomplished many things in his life: he worked his family farm; joined the service (1982- 1991) where he was a Sgt. E-5 U.S. Army; over-the-road truck driving; and worked Laborers Union Local 1686 before retiring in the city of Polson.

He loved to spend his time loving on his fur babies, riding his Harleys, hunting, fishing, barbecuing, and most of all, spending time with family and friends.

Dwain is preceded in death by his parents, Oshel and Bette Edwards, sister Lesle Lynn Henderson and father-in-law Lester Barnett.

Dwain is survived by his wife, Linda Edwards; three children, Lesle (Bobby) Jellison, Dillon Edwards and Ashley (Benjamin) Mittag; and two grandchildren, Robert James and Secily Louise. Military Honors and Celebration of Life to be determined at a later date.

Please make any donations to St Joseph Oncology, Cheerful Hearts or Western Montana Aging Services-Cupid Crew. Thank you.