Obituary: Andrew Edmondson (Not really)

Andrew Edmondson long time Washington resident known for his love of running, cycling, and the outdoors died Thursday near his school in La Mirada California. He was 19.

Mr. Edmondson died Thursday after leaving his dorm and embarking on his weekly bicycle ride. He was struck at 12:00 am by an inattentive driver and was pronounced dead at the scene.  Mr. Edmondson leaves behind two older sisters Elyse and Charissa as well as a mother and father all of whom reside in his home town of Des Moines Washington.

Growing up for a time in the countryside of Colorado and then moving to Washington State at age four Mr. Edmondson would begin his childhood which was punctuated with several moves. At age eight he joined his family as they moved to San Clemente California for a year and then when they returned to Washington State. Mr. Edmondson always considered Washington State his home as he spent most of his years there up into high school.

At a time when most high school and college aged boys were frittering their time away playing video games and indulging mindless entertainment Edmonson was out on the roads and in the hills pursuing his passions. Running and cycling defined his free time; the freedom of the open road and the mystery of entering the early morning fog on a run were too much for Mr. Edmondson to sit idle like most of his day.

Born in the State of Colorado and living most his life in Washington State Mr. Edmondson was always surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors and the peace of the quite woods. It was there where he found his love for running in the woods next to his house in Des Moines. His time in Washington was highlighted by his six years running track and cross country both of which led him to the State Championship meets his junior and senior years of high school.

While the woods across from his house will remain empty now and the open road will be a little less crowded Mr. Edmondson’s presence will be missed. Mr. Edmondson’s family wishes for no flowers or money but rather to donate money to the Cascade Bicycle Club.