James K. "Jim" McPadden

1926 - 2012

James "Jim" K. McPadden

WACONIA, MINNESOTA

James "Jim" Kenneth McPadden, resident of Waconia, MN and formerly of Mayer, MN, passed away peacefully Monday, March 5, 2012 in Salinas, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born April 27, 1926, in Mayer, Minnesota. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was kind, loving and had a strong faith in his Lord and Savior.

Jim served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He felt honored to go to Washington, D.C. to see the World War II Memorial. His favorite pastimes were playing the concertina, gardening and wood working. He was an accomplished cabinet maker for 50 years.

Jim and Deloris (Carlson) were married in San Francisco on January 5, 1947. In 1957, Jim, Deloris and his family came to Salinas, where he worked for Streater's Industries until 1971. His career then took him to Oregon, New York and Illinois before he and Deloris retired and moved back to Mayer, MN in 1978. In 2011, Jim and Deloris relocated to Waconia, MN where they were currently living at The Good Samaritan Westview Acres.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William and Esther (Volkenant) McPadden; sisters, Jean Hendricks and Muriel McPadden; brother, Dale McPadden and daughter-in-law, Marlene "Molly" (Schmakel) McPadden.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Deloris (Carlson) McPadden of Waconia, MN; son, Gary McPadden (Evelyn Budde) of Avon, MN; daughters, Carol McPadden and Barbara (Bill) Olea of Salinas; son, Steven (Kathleen Larson) McPadden of Salinas; granddaughter, Amy (Doug) Ash of Salinas; great-grandchild, Lindsay Ash; step-great-grandchild, Blake Ash and Faith Houston of Salinas; step-grandchildren, Eric Olea and Christina Olea of Salinas; step-great-grandchildren, Brianne Olea and Brandi Olea of Salinas; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many cherished friends.

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 580 Larkin St., Salinas.

Funeral services will be held in Waconia, MN. Jim will be laid to rest at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Watertown, MN.

Memorials can be made to donor's favorite charity.

Arrangements entrusted to Healey Mortuary & Crematory, www.healeymortuary.com