George Walden

December 24, 1931 ~ June 25, 2021
George Walden, 89, of Garden Plain, Chairman of the Board of Garden Plain State Bank, died Friday, June 25, 2021.
Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, June 29, 2021; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, both at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Garden Plain.
George was born in 1931 in Carroll, IA to George and Helen Walden, who precede him in death. George was a graduate of the University of Creighton and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He was the former President of the Community Bankers Association of Kansas and a former Chairman and Director of Bankers’ Bank of Kansas. George was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War.
Preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Jean Ryder, Dorothy Meyer, Shirley Carnazzo.
Survived by his wife, Charlotte Walden of Garden Plain; children, Kelli (Michael) Ventling of Bluffton, SC, Patrick (Barbie) Walden, Michael (Ann) Walden, both of Wichita, James (Kim) Walden of Keller, TX, John (Katie Shakirova-Walden) Walden of Denver, CO, Kathy (Scott) Mauler of Wichita; grandchildren, Brandon, Cameron, and Hallie Ventling, Tyler (Allison) Walden, Nicole (Grant) Seiler, Ryan (Ashley) Walden, Erin Walden, Megan (Chiazo) Ezekannagha, Mallory (Jake) Klenda, Maddie, Maria, and George Walden, Nick (Sydney), Jake (Bailey), and Ella Walden, Ben Walden, Amira Shakirova-Walden, Lauryn, Ashleigh, and Quentin Mauler; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Eleanor, and Joseph Walden, Adanne Ezekannagha, Harry Klenda, Declyn Walden; brothers, William "Bill" Walden, John (Sharon) Walden; sisters, Mary Conley, Kathy (Rich) Reiff.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with: St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 615 N. Main St., Garden Plain, KS 67050; Renwick Education Foundation, 600 Rush Ave., Andale, KS 67001.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.
Fair winds and following seas sailor. “Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmate’s going Ashore…” Thank you George for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy, Korean War.
George will be remembered as a man of great integrity with a passion for community. He also donated much of his time, coaching and mentoring children. George expected much from those he felt had great potential and felt strongly about young people striving to be their best. He has positively impacted those in Garden Plain and the surrounding area. George will be missed. Our prayers go out to Charlotte, Kelli, Pat, Mike, Jim, John, Kathy and their families.
So sorry to hear about Uncle George, will always remember visiting for weekends and going to baseball games, making homemade ice cream and swimming in the trough pool. So many great childhood memories with the Walden kids. Thinking of you all -Holly
Very sorry to hear of George’s Passing. He was a true friend and a knowledgeable Banker. Having spent many times at banking events through the years he will be missed. While in Washington we became acquainted with the Bar Tender at the Hilton. We stopped by for a refreshment and the Bartender informed us it was his last night. He presented us with 2 large Jonny Walker Blue label Scotch and waters. Great evening and very cheap. Jim Needham
George was an asset to our Garden Plain community. He was a kind and knowledgeable man. Always willing to help. He and Charlotte raised remarkable children who continue to pay his gifts forward. John and Barbara Smith