Jay Padden

Jay Padden, 75, of Cavalier, ND, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Langdon Presbyterian Church in Langdon, ND. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Jay Edward Padden was born April 11, 1948, in Langdon, ND to Merle and Amy (Ellingson) Padden.   He grew up in Langdon and was baptized at the Langdon Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Langdon High School in 1967.  He joined the United States Army and was sent to Vietnam in 1968.  In 1970, Jay married Luella Hiller.  Together, the couple had three daughters, Wendy Lue, Deborah Lynn and Rebecca Jo.  Jay worked for John Deere in Langdon, managed the Masey Ferguson in Cavalier and worked many years at Motor Coach Industries in Pembina.  He was active in the Army National Guard until the time of his illness. 

Jay is survived by his three daughters: Wendy (Paul Peterson) of Northwood, ND; Debbie (Bruce Scheuing) of Jordan, MN, and Becky (Greg Hornung) of Walhalla, ND. Grandchildren: Jace, Mackenzie, Braden, Baylee, Gavin, Grady, Madisyn and Gracyn; two Great Grandchildren: Adelynn and Everett. Brothers, Gary and Merle Jr. and twin sister Joy.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Jay was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Wynette, Sonya and Colleen; brother, Pete; niece, Vicky and nephew, Eric.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Fargo VA Hospital, 2101 Elm Street North, Fargo, ND 58102 or Lebanon Cemetery, attention Cody Schlittenhard, 1509 10th Ave, Langdon, ND 58249.