Ed S. Colwell

Ed Colwell, born on October 25, 1931, in Gilman City, MO, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2024.  Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday August 17, 2024 at Park Lawn Northland Chapel (1640 N. State Hwy 291, Liberty, MO).   Visitation will be from 9-10am Saturday, August 17th prior to service.  Please join us as we take Ed on his last ride escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders to Glenridge Cemetery, Liberty, MO where there will be Military Honors.  The family request that memorial contributions be given  to the Alzheimer 's Association.

He was the beloved son of Henry and Leontine Colwell, who are interred in Trenton, MO. Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Colwell, who passed in 2011.

On February 6, 1954, Ed married Marietta Cruse. They shared a beautiful life together until Marietta's passing on April 3, 2001. They initially lived in Riverside before purchasing a home in Liberty, MO, in 1960, where they raised their children. Ed resided in his Liberty home until 2022, when he moved into assisted living at Addington Place in Kansas City.

Ed leaves behind a loving family: his daughter, Cathy Heiman, and her husband, Duane, of Gladstone, MO; his sons, Larry Colwell and his wife, Barbara, of Tulsa, OK, and Richard Colwell and his wife, Terri, of Excelsior Springs, MO. He was a proud grandfather to Sara Curtis (married to Aaron), Steve Colwell, Jason Colwell, and Zach Colwell (married to Sam). His great-grandchildren, Madison, Serenity, Emma, Autumn, Sutton, Monroe, and Dillon, brought him immense joy.

Ed is also survived by his niece, Patty Gukian (married to John), and his nephew, James Colwell.

Ed graduated from Gilman City High School in 1950 and joined the Air Force the same year, serving in France and Germany during the Korean War. During this time, he discovered his passion for motorcycles.

Ed's professional life included a 25-year career as a truck driver with Dicks Transfer and 8 years as an owner/operator of Colwell Trucking before retiring. He also worked for his community by driving a school bus for Liberty Public Schools.

A true motorcycle enthusiast, Ed rode over 350,000 miles on his Harley and achieved his dream of riding in every state within the contiguous United States and Canada. Additionally, he enjoyed coaching little league baseball, sharing his love for the sport with young athletes.

Ed Colwell's legacy of love, dedication, and adventure will be cherished by all who knew him. His family and friends will forever remember his indomitable spirit and the joy he brought into their lives.

I honor of Ed his family would like it if you wear your Harley gear.