Thomas Edwards Jr. “Young Buffalo” “Mideegaadi-giirabe Garishda” 40, died on January 30, 2025, at his home in Mandan, ND. He was born on September 22, 1984, in Watford City, ND, to Thomas Edwards Sr. and Emma White Owl.
He grew up in Killdeer, ND. He attended school in Killdeer, Mandaree, and also attended Job Corps. He lived on the family ranch. He enjoyed his childhood. He loved to play darts, wrestling, ice skating and sledding, camping and fishing, swimming. He was his Dad’s right hand man when it came to doing mechanical work and fixing anything on the ranch.
He later moved to Mandaree, ND, in his teen years where he met Wendy Fox. They had 3 children together, Matthew, Thomas III and Honey. Later in life he met Dawn Cavanaugh and had 2 children Ash Edwards and Honor Edwards.
He worked various jobs. His favorite one was working in the oilfield on the rigs.
His eyes, smile and sense of humor was something everyone loved about Thomas.
Thomas is survived by his sons Matthew Edwards of New Town, ND, Thomas III of New Town, ND, Ash Edwards of Cottage Grove, MN, and daughters Honey Edwards of New Town, ND and Honor Edwards of Cottage Grove, MN, siblings Joan and Andy Kulish of Anchorage, AK, James Edwards (Linda) of Everette, WA, Sister-in-law Avis Finley of Parshall, ND, Jassen White Owl (Toni) of New Town, ND, Nina Finley of Mandaree, ND, Lana Conklin of Eden Prairie, MN, Allen Edwards of Mandaree, ND, Mathilda Fettig (Fritz) of Mandaree, ND, and Mindy Edwards (Matthew) of White Shield, ND.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brothers Edward Finley and Ricky Finley, and several nieces and nephews.
He loved his kids and his family dearly.
Stacy erfle
(Bismarck , Nd)
Feb 3, 2025
Elena Galaviz
(Bismarck, ND)
Feb 5, 2025
Dusty Johnson
(New Town, ND)
Feb 5, 2025