Edwina Brady, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, in La Jara, Colorado at the age of 89. Born on

June 7, 1934, in the same close-knit community, to parents Edwin Shawcroft and Gatha Smith

Shawcroft. Edwina later married and moved to Manassa, Colorado where she and her husband, Max

raised their family. Edwina's life was a testament to the enduring power of education, family, and faith.

Edwina's academic prowess was evident early on. At the tender age of 16, she began her education by

attending Colorado A&M, now known as Colorado State University, where she earned a Bachelor's

Degree in Education. Her passion for learning and teaching blossomed into a fulfilling 30-year career as a

Home Economics teacher, where she touched the lives of countless students with her knowledge and

kindness.

Beyond the classroom, Edwina's life was rich with the joys of gardening, tending to her flowers and yard

with a meticulous and loving hand. She found great pleasure in watching her grandchildren's sporting

events, cheering them on with unwavering support. In her earlier years, Edwina and her beloved

husband Max shared a fondness for the excitement of the race track. Her love for the annual Manassa

Pioneer Days Celebration was unmatched, as she never missed an opportunity to partake in the

festivities that brought the community together.

Edwina's home was a hub of warmth and storytelling, always open to the neighborhood children who

delighted in her tales and her company. Her dedication to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

was evident through her many callings, including that of a Sunday School teacher and Scout Leader,

roles in which she guided and inspired with a gentle hand.

She is survived by her loving children, Steve (Trenna) Brady of Monte Vista, Maxine (Rick) Rodriguez of

Manassa, and Richard (Shauna) Brady of McKinney, TX; daughter-in-law Sherry Brady of Marina, CA;

step children Brent (Glenda) Brady, Kirtland, New Mexico, Sharri Headrick, Bloomfield, NM and a legacy

of 19 grandchildren, over 30 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren, with two more on

the way. Edwina's sisters, Emma Rae Shawcroft and Elaine Leech, both of La Jara, and Annette Smith of

Pleasant Grove, UT, along with numerous nieces, nephews. Extended family, and friends, will fondly

remember her loving and friendly spirit.

Edwina is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Max Brady, whom she married on Dec. 29,

1958 at her family ranch near La Jara, and were sealed for all time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple.

Also by her son Doug Brady, her grandchild Larry Deb Vernon, her great-grandchild Danny J. Brady; her

great-great grandchildren Braylynn Ava Brady, and Cleatus Cole Robins; as well as her brothers-in-law

Jack Smith, and Reed Leech.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Rogers Family Mortuary in

Manassa, and from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024, followed by A Funeral Service 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 3rd, at the Manassa Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Interment will follow services in the Manassa-Romeo Cemetery.

Contributions in Edwina's memory are suggested to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

General Missionary Fund, c/o Rogers Family Mortuary, 205 State Avenue, Alamosa, CO 81101.

Rogers Family Mortuary is in care of the arrangements. To leave online words of comfort, and

remembrances, please visit www.RogersFunerals.com