James Rees Radden was born Sept. 30, 1937, in Ainsworth, Neb., to Warren and Helen Radden.James passed away peacefully Nov. 26, 2018, at 81 years of age, after a short struggle with ALS.
On March 18, 1961, James married the love of his life, Rachel Dorene Wagner in Casper. They later built a life in Rock Springs where they raised their two children, Dena Lesko and Jeff Radden.
James befriended anyone he met and would keep a conversation rolling with his favorite memories and stories. He enjoyed his morning coffee at McDonalds and lunch dates with his daughter and grandchildren. He spent his Saturdays attending garage sales with his love.
He is survived by his daughter Dena and husband Jon Lesko; son Jeff Radden; granddaughters Tiffany and Robby Cordova, Ciera and Travis Tomison, Rikki and Jeffrey Collins; great-grandchildren Jensyn Cordova, Raegan Cordova, Payton Tomison, Hadli Tomison, Kane Tomison and Rhettley Collins; brother Roger and wife Patti Radden; his aunt Ruth Andrews as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
James is preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Dorene Wagner, who passed away earlier this year. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Helen Radden and his sister Mary Jo Watson.
Following cremation, a joint service honoring their lives will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday at Vase Funeral Home, 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services.
The family of James Rees Radden respectfully requests donations in his memory be made to Sublette Center, PO Box 788, Pinedale, WY. 82941.
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