Losing a child is the heaviest burden one can carry. The trauma of planning a funeral and dealing with the aftermath adds additional grief. One way that we can come alongside the Edwards family to support them is by helping them carry the financial burden. If you feel led to help support the family, we invite you to participate in this Go Fund Me.

If you would like to visit the family we ask that you please contact Sami's sister Nicole at [phone redacted], or their close family friend, Susan at [phone redacted], for scheduling.

Cards can be mailed to:

Edwards Family

c/o Susan Eyk

5500 NE 45th ST

Vancouver, WA 98661

Gifts, meals or other items can be mailed to:

Edwards Family

c/o Nicole Main

19411 NE 13th ST

Camas, WA 98607

On behalf of the friends and family, we want to thank everyone who is praying for the Edwards and contributing to their needs.

Thank you,

Nicole Main

A message from Bob and Sami:

It is with the heaviest heart that we have to tell you that our beautiful, intelligent, talented, and amazing son Ian Christopher Edwards took his life yesterday morning (Nov 17th) at 2 am. He suffered from depression and anxiety and was seeking treatment for it.

There are no words for the grief we feel. Every parent’s worst nightmare. We have been surrounded by family and friends from Iona and the local area. We will post information about the funeral next week.

People have asked how to help. You can contact Sami’s sister @nicolemain315 (503-730-3532) or our friend Susan from Iona at [phone redacted].

As you can imagine we are devastated beyond words. Thank you for keeping us all in your thoughts and prayers. Please give us grace and space for the next few weeks