Dave Edwards

Q: When did Dave Edwards die?

Dave Edwards died on January 5, 2013.

Q: How old was Dave Edwards when they died?

Dave Edwards was 74 years old at the time of death.

Q: What was Dave Edwards's cause of death?

The cause of death of Dave Edwards was complications from a stroke.

Q: When was Dave Edwards born?

Dave Edwards was born on January 13, 1938.

David Richard Edwards (January 13, 1938 – January 5, 2013) was an American retired United States Navy officer, businessman, and politician.

Early life

Edwards was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Education

Edwards graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

Career

Military

In the U.S. Navy, Edwards flew more than two hundred combat missions during the Vietnam War. Edwards's military nickname was "Warpaint".

Business

Edwards bought the LaBonte Hotel, a historical hotel.

Politics

Edwards moved to Douglas, Wyoming in 1993 and was elected to the city council there. He subsequently served as a commissioner of Converse County. He served in the Wyoming House of Representatives (2001–2008) as the Representative for District 6 as a Republican.

Edwards tendered his letter of resignation on January 6, 2012, to the Converse County Commission after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He officially stepped down on February 1.