Edson, Dean Edwar, 68, retired Programmer and Analyst for PRA International, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Preceded in death by his father Wilmer. Survivors include his wife Jane; children, Jennifer Brown of Melfa, VA, Greg Edson of Shawnee; mother, Lucile Edson of Topeka; siblings, Lee Edson of Johnson County, KS, Don Edson of Johnson County, KS, Linda Windler of Topeka and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Muscular Dystrophy Association, Tallgrass Executive Park, 8100 E. 22nd St. North Bld. 2100-1, Wichita, KS 67226 and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Downing and Lahey East Mortuary. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.dlwichita.com