Jim’s wife, children and grandchildren were the greatest joy of his life.
He is survived by his wife, three children and three grandchildren; His wife Janet Cathleen; son James Aloysius Padden Jr and wife, Brieann, their children Brooke Elizabeth, James Aloysius IV (JP), and Kimber Loretta; sons Forrest Richard Padden and Shane Robert Padden.
He was born on November 3, 1946 in Sparta, Wisconsin to Forrest Richard Padden and Delores Marie Phelps. Jim met his beautiful wife Janet and got married on April 23, 1983 and have been in Seabeck ever since. The have owned and operated Puget Sound Evergreen since 1983 and made it into a flourishing business that ships worldwide.
Jim’s true passions were fishing, hunting, playing his guitar and making up songs for all those around him.
A service will be held to honor Jim on Saturday May 28, 2022 at noon at Evergreen Lutheran Church. There will be a celebration of life to follow at the Crosby Community club. His ashes will be laid to rest on June 4, 2022 at the Yelm Cemetery and will be a private ceremony.
