Obituary for Nate Walden Jr Nathan “Nate” Walden Jr., 70, of Grand Island passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Gathering of Friends and Family will be held from 5 to 7 on Wednesday at All Faiths Funeral Home. Funeral Services to Celebrate Nate’s life will be held on Thursday, August 23, at 4 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Reier will officiate. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army and the United Veterans Honor Guard. Nate was born on September 15, 1947 in David City, oldest son of Nathan and Dorothy (Smith) Walden Sr. Nate’s family relocated to Grand Island where he attended Grand Island Public Schools and graduated from Senior High in 1965. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving two tours in Vietnam before his discharge in 1974. Following his service in the Army, Nate held down various jobs and was a “Jack of all Trades” when it came to employment. On February 14, 2009 Nate was united in marriage to Janet White. Nate was a lifetime member of the DAV, he was a devoted Husker Football fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR and western movies, his favorite being “McClintock”. Nate loved the freedom of the open road and his time was best spent with his motorcycle and other bike enthusiasts. Nate was excitedly awaiting the arrival of his first great-grandchild. His memory is cherished and celebrated by his wife, Janet of Grand Island; children, Nathan (Toby) Walden of Valrico, FL, Julie Walden (Stanley Waters) of Grand Island; grandchildren, Kori Eckel, MaKaylah Eckel, Cade Walden, Dominic Mitchell, and Landon Mitchell; brother, Raymond (Candance) Walden of Omaha; step children, Stephan Stener, Shane Stener and Leahya Michell all of Kansas; brothers-in-law, Danny White, Bill (Gail) White and Jon White of Kansas; along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Nate was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Nathan and Etta Walden, Hiram and Effie Smith; Aunt Ruth; sister-in-law, June. Memorials are designated to the family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nate Walden Jr please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Celebration of Life Gathering © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 22. 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM All Faiths Funeral Home 2929 S Locust St Grand Island, NE, US, 68801 allfaiths@giallfaiths.com www.giallfaiths.com/ Order Flowers for the Celebration of Life Gathering Guaranteed delivery before Nate’s Celebration of Life Gathering begins. Celebration of Life Service © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 23. 04:00 PM All Faiths Funeral Home 2929 S Locust St Grand Island, NE, US, 68801 allfaiths@giallfaiths.com www.giallfaiths.com/ Order Flowers for the Celebration of Life Service Guaranteed delivery before Nate’s Celebration of Life Service begins.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Nate Walden Jr September 15 1947 August 18 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Grand Island, state: Nebraska