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Joshua Giden Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Joshua C. Giden began his life in South Bend, Indiana, on June 13, 1983, when he was born to the union of Dennis R. and Gwendolyn R. (Sutherland) Giden Sr. Joshua was reared in South Bend where he was educated. In 2001 he graduated from LaSalle High School where he sang in the Swing Choir. Joshua attended IUSB where he earned a degree in business. For the past year Joshua had been employed by the Marriott Hotel as a front desk clerk. Previously he had worked in data entry for the Press-Gainey Associates. Among his favorite things were music and cooking. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Niles, MI, under the leadership of his father. At Bethlehem he served in several ministries such as the choir, Sunday school, youth department and church bulletins. Joshua's earthly life ended Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the age of 25. He passed away in Bernard Mitchell Hospital, Chicago, IL, following an illness. He was a resident of Rue Gauguin Street, South Bend. Loving family members who survive to cherish Joshua's memory include his father, Rev. Dennis R. (Loretta) Giden Sr.; three sisters, Seianna Giden, Michelle Giden and Sardius Giden of South Bend; two stepsisters, RaShonda Gunn of Mishawaka and Terena Love of South Bend; four brothers, Dennis R. Giden Jr., Marcus D. (Latoya) Giden, Lawrence L. Giden and Andrew L. Giden, all of South Bend; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Mildred Sutherland; paternal grandparents, Rev. Henry L. and Johnnie Giden Sr. of South Bend; aunts, Cacelia Williams of Atlanta, GA, Wanda Parchman of Los Angeles, CA, and Delsie (Gordon) Young of Oregon; uncles, Michael (Diatha) Sutherland of Texas, Frederick (Linda) Sutherland Sr., Greg Sutherland Sr., Henry L. Giden Jr., and a step-uncle, Jon Williams, all of South Bend; a step-niece, Shila Parker of Mishawaka, IN; nephews, Marcus Giden Jr. and Jeremiah Love; and a special friend, Catrinka Priestly, all of South Bend; along with a host of cousins, other relatives and friends and the Bethlehem Church family. Preceding Joshua in death were his mother, Gwendolyn Giden; and two uncles, Clarence Sutherland Jr. and Marshall Sutherland. Services for Mr. Giden will be held at noon Monday, July 21, in Faith Apostolic Church. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call in the church from 10 a.m. to noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to Alford's Mortuary. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Giden
Mrs Ewald
August 2, 2008
Mr Giden and family,
Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you and your family.
Jerry & Tina Bracey
August 1, 2008
Dear Uncle & family,
We are so sorry that we couldn't make the funeral, but please know that we are praying for you all! We love you.
Leslee Rouse
July 30, 2008
Rev Giden and Sutherland Families,
We share in your grief for Joshua. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. From: Austin Sutherland and Leslee Rouse
Melissa Goodsell
July 25, 2008
Dear Josh, it was a pleasure knowing you, i remember all of our fun days at school w/ Terena we all had a ball.You will be missed very much.I always new when we were younger that you would be a good man.My thoughts and prayers go out to you and youre family,Im sorry to hear about this tragic event ,youre memory will live on.I remember us going to grade school at Eggleston, all the way up to Lasalle. You made a very good impression on the people that you met.you will be missed and forever in my heart.luv ur friend Melissa Goodsell & Victor Huston
Dee Dunn
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all who are feeling a deep loss at Joshua's passing. I worked with him a few years ago at Press Ganey and I remember his many smiles and kind words to everyone he worked with. He was truly an inspiration to all of us who worked beside him and got to know him.
Y. MAXWELL
July 23, 2008
Paster Giden & Family,
May God be with you in your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mattie & Kisha' Hoover
July 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Megan Davis
July 22, 2008
To the Giden Family, Josh was a beautiful person who had an undeniable love for God & people. I feel SO privileged to have called him friend. Even though I'm all the way in California, he still took time out to drop me a line every now and then. We all will miss his caring/kind spirit but we can rejoice in knowing he's with his mother & the Lord. I love you all. God bless
Kit Ashford Smith
July 21, 2008
To the Giden family: Look until the hills from which cometh ur help ur help comes the Lord which made heaven and earth. I went to school with your aunt Wanda, I knew Joshua Mother., Just wanted to say be encourge and sorry for ur Loss.
Sister Tebra (MTC)
July 21, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Hattie Jones on behalf of the Jones Family
July 21, 2008
To the Giden Family:
Our deepest condolences & prayers to you. May God keep you strong during this trying time!
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Leroy and Terri King
July 21, 2008
Pastor and Mrs. Giden,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Joshua, our prayers are with you and your family.
Remember that God shoulders is big enough for us all. We love you.
Chanda Ligon-Church
July 21, 2008
Pastor Giden and Family,
I want to let you know that your family is in my prayers. May God comfort you during this time.
Vanessa Hill
July 20, 2008
"Pastor Dennis[Loretta] Giden & Sutherland Family"May God's comfort & peace be you all. I went to school with your wife Gwen & she was truly a woman of God! Alll of this is still being lived through her children, we will sing & give praise as Gwen & Josh looks down on us from that heavenly place above! Be blessed!
Becky (Short) Schifferl
July 20, 2008
Someone as special as Josh was, its plain to see why heaven wanted him there. This earth has lost a great man, wonderful friend and so much more. My condolences to the Giden family. My family's prayers are with all of you.
Hardy and Ashley Jones
July 20, 2008
To the Giden family. We send our sincere condolences. May God be with you all on this time of need.
Renee (Howell) Davis
July 19, 2008
July 17, 2008
Giden - Sutherland familes
our deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to you all, have fellowshiped in the lord with both familes, and we must know the joy of the lord is our strenght at times like these. love and bless you all
Lonnie & Charlotte Taylor
July 19, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Vanessa Harris
July 19, 2008
To the Giden Family: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May God keep you during your time of bereavement. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Latrice Mitchell
July 19, 2008
Pastor Giden and Family,
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Joshua's death. He was a wonderful mentor to so many young people and will be greatly missed. I know there isn't much I can say or do to ease the pain the family feels right now, but my heart is with you. Please accept my deepest sympathy, and know that you are very loved and supported by many.
Sincerely,
Sara Cline-Ballin
July 18, 2008
Lawrence and Giden Family I am so sorry for your loss. I remember working with Lawrence at Press Ganey and how he was there to help take care of Josh. This is a total shock to me and my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. God bless
Sara
July 18, 2008
To our cousins and extended family Pastor Dennis Giden and First Lady Loretta Giden our hearts are saddened, but our spirits rejoice that Josh is absent from this earthly body and present with our Lord and Savior. We pray the peace of God that surpasses all understanding upon you.
Love you always,
The Comer Family
Elder Rodney B. Comer, Tina, Erica, Rodney "Bear" II and Shannon
Duluth, GA
Sam Diggins Jr & Family
July 18, 2008
Pastor Giden & Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Josh.
May you find comfort in the memories you have of your son/brother. You are in our prayers.
Rev. Curtis &Sister Dana Thomas
July 18, 2008
The Giden Family,
You are in our prayers.
Lillie Driver
July 18, 2008
Pastor D. Giden & Family
" precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."
Our preyers will continue to be with you all, as we cherish the precious memories.
From the hearts of the Berry Sisters... Georgia,Vera, Lillie,Christine,& Pearl.
The Shepherd Family
July 17, 2008
Marcus and Family,
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeanette Snyder Kathy Miller
July 17, 2008
Our sympathy goes out to the
Giden family. You are all in out thoughts and prayers.
keith giden sr
July 17, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
leila Moon
July 17, 2008
Marcus and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Leila and cathy(Saint Mary's Banking Center)
Dana Harris Carter
July 17, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with the Guiden Family & Ms. Cecilia Williams of Atlanta, GA who is a close friend of my family (Bishop Cllyde & Dr. Audrey Harris here in Georgia). May God's peace and love surround you all.
Mrs. Dana Harris Carter
Atlanta, Georgia
Dovie Miller
July 17, 2008
To the Giden and Southerland Family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of breavement. I extend to you my sincere condolances. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Terri Thomason
July 17, 2008
Josh was the sweetest guy ever to work with at the Marriott,I will miss his great peronality and smile,he always had a kind word to say about everyone. Josh gave me alot of inspiration for such a young man. We will miss you greatly Josh!!! Terri Thomason
Diane R. & Keith Sr. Brazier
July 17, 2008
I offer my deepest condonlences to the family & friends. A wonderful youngman of God Josh was. I love you all & Andrew I"m trully thinking about you & my prayers goes out to you all.
Michele Bush
July 17, 2008
To the Giden Family,
I was so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of your son and brother. I have admired the "Giden Brothers" for years and have appreciated their zeal and love for God. I remember the way the family praised God at the homegoing service for their mother and I know that Joshua is now reunited with his mother and they are praising God together. You all are in our praise.
LoRita Johnson
July 17, 2008
To the Giden and Sutherland Families, and my friend Catrinka,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God bless and strengthen you with the memories of Josh.
Minister Jacqueline Norris & Family
July 17, 2008
Seianna and the Giden / Sutherland family,
Iwould like to extend to you my deepest condolences. My family and I are prayering for you guys; and Seianna you know I'm only a phone call away. May the good times you shared with Joshua live on in your hearts. Remember, To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Theresa Hartman (Press Ganey)
July 17, 2008
I used to sit beside Josh at Press Ganey. He was one of the nicest young men I've ever known, always kind and funny at times. He will be dearly missed. My heart and prayers go out to his whole family member and also to Catrinka at this difficult time.
Cindy McCall
July 17, 2008
Rev. Giden and family, Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Our prayer is that God gives strength to each and everyone of you during this difficult time.
Cynthia and Cyntoya McCall
Judith Bowen
July 17, 2008
Giden - Sutherland familes
My deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to you all. I knew his mother well and she was a very beautiful person. I'm sure her son was the same. Their reunion in Heaven is I'm sure the event of the season. May the thought ease your pain, knowing that she is there to greet him with open, loving arms. Both are in God's house now.
Kimberly Holycross
July 17, 2008
We shared several laughs with Josh this past May as we celebrated our marriage in Las Vegas. He was a very fun guy to be around and he just loved to spend time with Trinka and all of their friends. I admired his love for her and I just loved the way the two of them fit right in with my family. Josh laughed and laughed and laughed some more at my husband and I as we all enjoyed dinner together and cracked jokes at the Stratosphere Casino, he was such a pleasure to be around and he will be greatly missed!
Loretta Gary-Bingham
July 17, 2008
Pastor Giden and Family, you are in the hearts and prayers of many people in the Michiana Area. The bible instructs us on how to raise our children. You did just that my brother. Take joy in knowing that Joshua is now in the presence of God. Allow the Holy Spirit to comfort you now, and in the days ahead. Much Love to each of you.
Darrin & Tina Taylor
July 17, 2008
Pastor Giden and Family, we did not know Joshua personally but my husband and I are members of Bethlehem Baptist Church of South Bend and through our fellowships together, we are your extended family and we pray your strength during this difficult time. May Joshua's legacy live on through your wonderful memories. God Bless!
The Johnston Family
July 17, 2008
Marcus and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deborah Fox
July 17, 2008
To the Giden Family; May the Comforter bring you comfort at this time. Josh touched all of us at BBC; he will live on forever in our hearts and in our memories.
Sherri Studebaker
July 17, 2008
Mr. Giden and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. The silver lining in this cloud, however, is that Josh has now entered the Kingdom of Heaven where his heart beats strong and he is doing the things he loved to do, with the Lord Jesus Christ. Cherish his memory until we all see him again!
Mark Scott
July 17, 2008
Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope and pray that God's face will shine down upon you and yours. May God be with you!
Eileen Davila
July 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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