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Edward B. Way

GLADSTONE — Edward B. Way, 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.

The family is being assisted by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

To leave the family a message of condolences, go to www.skradskifuneralhomes.