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James Padgett Obituary
May 7, 1941 ~ June 3, 2014
James B Padgett passed away on June 3, 2014 after a valiant fight with cancer.
He was born on May 7, 1941 in Bowman, North Dakota to Wesley Crandall Padgett and Mary Grace Goughnour. He graduated high school from Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington. He married Ellen Joan Olson September 22, 1962, following her passing in 1982 he married Virginia (Jeanne) Burgett on August 27, 1983.
Jim worked as a carpenter/contractor for 25 plus years doing home construction. He then went to work for the Utah Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer, retiring in 2003 after 17 years of dedicated service.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE 659 Midvale) where he served as Lodge President three times and inducted in 1974 as the seventh brother of the Dog Chain Club. He served as the Utah State President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1982-1983. He volunteered his time to raise money for many charities including some of his favorites; Guide Dogs for the Blind, Jimmy Durante Children's Fund, Primary Children's Hospital and Easter Seals.
He spent many years pitching horseshoes with the Northern and Southern Utah Horseshoe Pitchers' Association, camping, fishing and hiking with his family. During retirement Jim and Jeanne enjoyed traveling throughout the country, seeing all the sights and spending time making many new friends as work campers.
Survived by his wife Jeanne, one daughter Suzanne Padgett, sister-in-law Christine Olson, that he help to raise, five step-children, Gig (Susan) Thornburg, Marla Nielsen, Shannon Gomez, Marisa (Terry Huish) Ficarra, Dean Thornburg, seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Roy (Dee) Torgeson, Robert (Collette) Padgett, Richard (Doris) Padgett and Lester Padgett.
Proceeded in death by his parents, wife Ellen and sister Laverne Maynard.
He is honored to donate his body to the University of Utah for medical research. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Gratitude for the love, compassion and service shown by the staff of Avalon Valley Rehabilitation Center and Bristol Hospice.
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Karen torgeson
June 9, 2014
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Rest assured knowing that uncle Jim is in heaven fishing with jerry. Your family is in our prayers. God bless you all.
Len and Kay Knott
June 7, 2014
Kay and I had the privilege of knowing Jim all too briefly through our association with him and Jeanne at the Zion River Resort in Virgin, Utah. In that brief time we came to know Jim as a kind and friendly man, one who would go out of his way to help his neighbors. He will be missed, and our condolences go to Jeanne and to the family. Len and Kay Knott
Jodi Dixon
June 6, 2014
Much Love to you, Suzi, Chris and Jeanne. Thinking of all of you and remembering Uncle Jim with love!
Jeanne
June 5, 2014
Honey, you will always shine as brightly as this candle for me. I love you.
June 4, 2014
Jim was always a delight to be around. He will be missed by all that knew him. Jeanne, hang on to all the good memories. RIP buddy! Gary and Sharon Hansen
June 4, 2014
Suzi,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You and Chris will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Karl Hopkins
June 4, 2014
Suzi and Chris, I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. I enjoyed my association with him. Wendy and I pray that the Lord will bless you and comfort you in this sad time.
Kevin and Wendy Gray
Sami Ficarra
June 4, 2014
Grandpa you are truly my favorite man in the world and you will always be! I am so proud to be your grand daughter! I will never forget all our wonderful times together! Forever you will be missed and remembered!!! I love you so much!
Bob and Shannon
June 4, 2014
Sending love and prayers for you all. We will miss Jim.
La Priel Dye
June 4, 2014
Suzi and Chris,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know as time passes, you will find comfort in your good memories.
Nadine Pauole
June 4, 2014
Thank you Jim for all you have done for our family. God Bless you. R.I.P.
Nadine pauole
June 4, 2014
I will always remember his sense of humor. He was the funniest man. We had such good laughs everytime i saw him, my jaws would be sore from laughing so much.
June 4, 2014
Jeanne, we are so sorry, but very lucky to have known Jim. We will never forget him, and will always keep in touch. May God bless you, Janie and Vince Flickinger.
TERRY HUISH
June 4, 2014
HE WAS A GREAT MAN TO NOW
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