James “Jim” Edwards ’65: 50th Reunion Memories

Jim has some memories he would like to share:

Here’s a brief synopsis of my life thus far:

1)       Taught Jr. High choir for 6 years in the Chicago area, then High School choir for 8. Along the way got Master of Music, and became a pro musician and entertainer. Married and divorced quickly. Married Diane, 11 years younger (now almost 41 years, 4 children (Cory- a music minister & composer at 6500 person church), then 3 daughters (absolutely wonderful), 6 grandchildren.

2)       Became Director Sales and Marketing for several companies in South Bend, Ea. Ohio and finally St. Louis.

3)       Most importantly, Jesus straightened out my life, so am a fire-breathing Christian, authoring 100+ articles; taking 15+ mission trips to rebuild cities/lives thru Service International (includes Kosovo, OK City F-5 tornado, floods, hurricanes, etc.); and 10+year volunteer for “Give Kids A Smile (a dental mission organization).

4)       Now, a professional Magician, Musician, private lesson teacher, selling shoes as a Master Shoe Fitter (last one left in St. Louis area); performing full shows at retirement homes (75-100 a year) working on changing kids lives by substitute teaching from a Godly perspective almost daily.

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