Howard Charles Edwards 9/22/1933 - 10/23/2016 Howard Charles Edwards, age 83, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Meadow Vista, California. He was born on September 22, 1933 in Virginia City, Nevada to William and Ella Edwards. Howard was preceded in death by his siblings Joan, Leroy, William, Ken and grandson Michael. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Frances; his children: Michael, Tim and his wife Stacey, Leona, Cheryle, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Howard touched many lives and will be truly missed by all who were honored to know him and who loved him. Funeral services will be on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Chapel of the Hills, 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603. Graveside service will follow immediately at New Auburn Cemetery in Auburn, Calif.