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.Obituary
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.
Personal life On December 26, 2012, Edwards suffered a stroke and died on January 5, 2013, eight days short of his 75th birthday.
References
External links Dave Edwards at ballotpedia.org