Roshelle Edwards obituary: Roshelle Edwards's Obituary, Denver

In Memory Of
Roshelle I. Edwards
1963 - 2019

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Obituary photo of Roshelle Edwards, Denver-CO

In Memory Of
Roshelle I. Edwards
1963 - 2019

Roshelle I. Edwards, 55, of Aurora, passed away February 1, 2019.

She was born February 25, 1963 in Blytheville, Arkansas, the daughter of Paul and Gwyneth (Gallagher) Schwenk.

Roshelle met Doug in Aurora, Colorado in 1981. The two were married on March 27, 1982 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roshelle and Doug had their son, Nathan, in 1983. Roshelle received a kidney transplant from her son in 2008 and became a huge supporter of the National Kidney Association.

She loved the beach and going on cruises. Some of her favorite trips were the Alaska and Disney cruises she went on with her family. Roshelle also loved puzzles, cooking, baking, and playing with her iPad, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Roshelle is survived by her husband, Doug Edwards; son, Nathan (James) Edwards-Lopez; sister, Mishelle (Brian) Yench; nephew, Brandon Huntsman; niece, Ashlee Yench; two grand-fur-babies, Jazmine and Reese; great-nephew, Austin Huntsman; two aunts, Corann (Garland) Wood and Barbara Schwenk; uncle, Ed Schwenk; step-mother, Victoria Chapelle; second mom, Kay Peterson; best friend/sister, Christine Clark; brother, Tony (Stephanie) Yench; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Gwyneth Schwenk; brother, John Schwenk; fur-baby, Lilly; uncles, Bob Schwenk, Gene Schwenk and Junior Schwenk; and aunt, Lila Schwenk.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Association.

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Roshelle I. Edwards, 55, of Aurora, passed away February 1, 2019.

She was born February 25, 1963 in Blytheville, Arkansas, the daughter of Paul and Gwyneth (Gallagher) Schwenk.

Roshelle met Doug in Aurora, Colorado in 1981. The two were married on March 27, 1982 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roshelle and Doug had their son, Nathan, in 1983. Roshelle received a kidney transplant from her son in 2008 and became a huge supporter of the National Kidney Association.

She loved the beach and going on cruises. Some of her favorite trips were the Alaska and Disney cruises she went on with her family. Roshelle also loved puzzles, cooking, baking, and playing with her iPad, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Roshelle is survived by her husband, Doug Edwards; son, Nathan (James) Edwards-Lopez; sister, Mishelle (Brian) Yench; nephew, Brandon Huntsman; niece, Ashlee Yench; two grand-fur-babies, Jazmine and Reese; great-nephew, Austin Huntsman; two aunts, Corann (Garland) Wood and Barbara Schwenk; uncle, Ed Schwenk; step-mother, Victoria Chapelle; second mom, Kay Peterson; best friend/sister, Christine Clark; brother, Tony (Stephanie) Yench; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Gwyneth Schwenk; brother, John Schwenk; fur-baby, Lilly; uncles, Bob Schwenk, Gene Schwenk and Junior Schwenk; and aunt, Lila Schwenk.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Association.

To share a memory of Roshelle or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
190 Potomac Street
Aurora, CO 80011
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Funeral Service

Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 12:00pm
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
190 Potomac Street
Aurora, CO 80011
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Reception

Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Traditions Neighborhood Clubhouse, 25300 E. 4th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80018
TBD

East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family

East Metro Chapel (720-857-0700) is assisting the family

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