Edward B. Way, age 57, of Gladstone passed away at home on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Edward was born June 14, 1967 on the Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base in Grandview, Missouri, the son of Melvin and Yvonne (Gilbert) Way. He was a logger and handyman and had a wonderful sense of adventure. Eddie loved road trips, camping with family, bonfires, and dangerous adventures with his friend Rob. He was fascinated with NASA and the Space Shuttle. Eddie loved a good thunderstorm. He was a man devoted to God and his family. He also enjoyed playing the drums, often playing at church, as he loved spreading the gospel. Eddie loved music with his favorite musical band being Rush.
Edward is survived by his children, Kayla (Dave) Wikstrom, Justin (Kelly) Lenaghen, Jason Lee, Matt Lee and Angie, his mother, Yvonne Way; his siblings, Cliff (Peggy) Way, Yolanda Way, Yelena Way and Yelisa (Heath) Reisner and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Way and his sister, Yvette Way Rivera.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Taylor - Gladstone , Mi
I’m his niece, Taylor. He was very passionate about music and loved being around people. He was his mother’s best friend. Eddy took complete responsibility for his mother’s life. His early life, however, he was always looking for freedom. He hiked from New Jersey to the UP. He was a very a very hard worker, and tried to give small jobs to people that were unable to get real jobs. He was very empathetic, funny, and understanding. He could never judge anyone.
Rob Linares - Marquette, Mi
Ed Way, quite simply, was the best friend I’ve ever had.
We shared a lifetime’s worth of stories and experiences together.
We were an incorrigible duo
who’s crazy adventures, often times rifed with danger and risk, could only be tamed when listening to the music of our favorite band “Rush”.
I’ve never laughed as much with another person in my entire life.
He was like a brother to me and will be missed more than words can express.