Donald Padden, 58

Donald Padden, 58, born July 15, 1958, in Fort Benton, passed away Sept. 21, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He is "now in the kingdom of Heaven with the almighty God and our Lord, Jesus Christ."

Donald enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era.

He is survived by his son, Scott; and brothers and sisters, Hal Padden, and Jeff, Arron, Allen, Linda, Alice, Vern, Ken and Bryon Farnum.

Don had many friends and acquaintances throughout the Flathead Valley that will sadly miss him in the years to come.

A church service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the VFW in Kalispell, with Pastor Andy Widdifield of Harvest Ministries officiating. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Call 250-9429 for details.