In Remembrance Of

Darren Paden

Darren Paden, 57, of Dearborn, MO passed away, October 31, 2020.

He was born on December 21, 1962 to Jimmy Lee and Esther Marie (Brandon) Paden in Leavenworth, Kansas. Darren grew up in Dearborn and graduated from North Platte High School in 1981. 

Darren served his country in the U.S. Air Force for over 30 years. During Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom he was deployed to set up hospitals. Darren was a bio-medical technician and worked at several hospitals in the area.

He was a member of the New Market Christian Church, and a member of the Shriners. He was also active in the Dearborn Fire Protection District. Darren enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing, especially with his friend, Paco.

Darren was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his children, James (Janessa), Anthony, Courtney (Colton), Emily, Chloe, and Jessie; eight grandchildren; mother, Esther Paden; sister, Michele Paden; niece, Olivia (Austin); other relatives and many friends.

Graveside Service with Military Honors: 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6th at New Market Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Platte Foundation for the Jim Paden Scholarship.

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8 comments

  • John Black

    He rots for those unspeakable acts

  • Sympathies for the lost soul.

  • Marla Pinkerton

    So very sorry about Darren. I can always remember him hanging out with my mom and always laughing. He will be missed. RIP Darren.

  • Cindy Buckler

    Sending thoughts and prayers ! So sorry to hear about Darren.

  • Casey, Kelley and Ty Blackburn

    At your time of loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. He will always be apart of many peoples lives

  • I am sending my deepest condolences to Darren’s family. I knew Darren for a very long time. We laughed together, we cried together, even got mad at each other. But always in the end, we were friends. I just want his family to know, I think he was a wonderful person, one whom I will always cherish his friendship, an never forget.
    You are in my thoughts an prayers.

  • Dianne Williamson

    I sm sorry for your loss

  • Rick & Tina Moore

    Esther, Michele sending prayers to you both & to the rest of your Family.

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