Jesse was born in Coupeville, WA in 1954 to Henry and Florine Edwards. He grew up in San de Fuca and graduated from Coupeville High School in 1972. He moved with his wife and son to Clinton in 1975 to work at Clinton Food Mart. He worked for Casey’s, Nichols Brothers Boatyard where he was proud to be a welder and ended up working for the South Whidbey School District where he retired from in 2017.

He is survived by his wife Debra Edwards, son Tony Edwards his wife April and their children Russell, Michael, Conner, Brooklyn and Great Granddaughter Iverson, daughter Jill Rush her husband Kevin Rush. His siblings Mary Jo Morris, Henry Edwards, Elizabeth Booth, Cousins, nieces and nephews.

At his request there will be no services. Family and friends will be gathering at a later date.