Edwin Wells

Spokane WA

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Edwin Charles Wells, 72, of Okanogan, WA passed on March 4th at home surrounded by family, friends, and pets. Edwin was born to George Wells and Ann Wells (Erbeznik). He attended the single-room Duley Lake Schoolhouse. Ed also studied at Christ the King in Omak, WA and graduated Okanogan Highschool in 1967. Upon graduation Ed embarked on his first of many adventures skipping the pond to London. He traveled through Europe and crossed to Africa via ferry to Morrocco. Edwin hitch-hiked through Algeria to Tunisia and then flew to Cario. As he happened to be traveling during the 6-Days War he found next-to-private tours of the empty temples, pyramids, and sites. Edwin attended Gonzaga University in the late 1960’s studying biology and pre-medicine. Duty called him home to help his father run the Wells Cattle Ranch. He moved to his home overlooking the Columbia River where he spent the majority of his life. Around 1975 Edwin met his wife Ann Minor. In October of 1985 they were engaged in Istanbul, Turkey. They married in October 1986 and remained so for the next 36 years until Ed’s death. Edwin never retired from cattle ranching. Even through chemotherapy he helped brand cattle and worked on fence. Ed enjoyed cigars, bridge, scotch, and Pink Floyd. He was generous and kind but would vehemently argue politics at any chance he could. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents George and Ann; siblings Claudia, Dale and Janice. He is survived by his wife Ann, twin sons Phillip and Jordan, countless cousins, his cat Persephone, and puppy Stella. A Rosary will be held at Our Lady of the Valley on Friday March 11th at 7:30 PM. His funeral will Saturday March 12th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Mission.