Kevin Sanford Edwards

Kevin Sanford Edwards, 59, passed while skiing at Loveland Ski Area on the afternoon of April 28, 2017. Kevin was born June 13, 1957, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to David and Mary K Edwards. He spent his childhood in Michigan, Germany, and Pennsylvania before his family settled in Boulder, Colorado in 1971.

Kevin received a B.A. in English from Colorado College in 1978 and a J.D. from the University of Denver in 1981. He was married to Laurie Mizener from 1998 to 2006, and their daughter, Aleah Edwards, was born in 1999. After practicing law for eleven years, Kevin founded Ski Gear Direct, a pioneering mail-order and online ski gear company. In the latter part of his career, he was a lawyer for the state of Colorado, most recently as a Senior Assistant Attorney General.

A dedicated triathlete, he competed in over 100 triathlons since 1984, including ten full Ironman races, often winning his age group throughout an elite career. Kevin’s passion for racing and training was infectious, and his ability to encourage others and welcome them to his sport seemingly boundless. As passionate as Kevin was about triathlon, he was more passionate about skiing—having started at the age of four in Bavarian Germany. No matter the weather or conditions, the company or location, the very act of skiing brought him unmitigated joy.

Kevin was an adoring father to Aleah and a dear friend to so many; he also touched the lives of countless other people with his joy of life, kind heart, wit, compassion, and sense of humor. He loved his family and friends deeply. He is survived by his father Dr. David Edwards; his two brothers Scott and Chris; his ex-wife Laurie and daughter Aleah; his in-laws Carol, Karen, Tiffany, and Tammi; his nephews Christopher and Nathan and niece Jenna; and his girlfriend Erin. Kevin was preceded in death by his mother Mary K Warwick. A service in memory of Kevin’s life will be held on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Calvary Bible Church, 3245 Kalmia Ave, Boulder, Colorado, 80301, starting at 3:00pm.  A reception will follow the service. All whose lives were touched by Kevin are welcome.