Edward V. Dwyer

Edward Vincent Dwyer passed away at his home on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. Ed was born to Helen (Jendresen) and Horace J. Dwyer on March 1, 1946, the fifth of 10 children. Ed kept the nuns on high alert at St. Paul Elementary School in Anaconda. He attended Anaconda High School and graduated from Sentinel High School after moving to Missoula in his senior year. He took classes at the University of Montana and later at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo. In November 1968, Ed and Karen Strommen were married in Anaconda. While raising their four children, the couple lived briefly in Missoula, Arlee, St. Ignatius and Pablo before settling on Prospect Creek outside of Thompson Falls. Ed worked at a wide variety of jobs, but was most content when he could be his own boss. Ed and Karen divorced amicably in 1992, remaining good friends. Eds later years were spent enjoying his land and his life every day, watching the wildlife and playing guitar. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tim; and sister-in-law, Donna. He loved his four children dearly and was tearfully proud of Ed J. Dwyer of Thompson Falls, Becky (Matt) Blankenship and Denise Dein of Spokane and Tim Dwyer of San Diego; and his cherished granddaughter, Sydney Paige Sanford of Spokane. Eds surviving brothers include Dave Dwyer of Missoula, Pat (Young Hee) Dwyer of Seattle and Bill Dwyer of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sisters are Ruth Ann Kelly of Reno, Nevada, Marilou Lewis of Missoula, Michelle (Peter) Beese of El Dorado Hills, California, Denise (Tom) Tuin of San Diego and Katie ODwyer of Missoula. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and their children; and friend, Karen. A celebration of Eds life will be held later this year. In honor of Eds love of nature, memorials may be made to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation or the National Wildlife Federation, nwf.org/How-to-Help/More-Ways-to-Give/Memorial-Gifts.aspx.

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