James Milden

James Milden, 89 from Baldwinsville, passed away very peacefully at home
Friday, January 28 after an extended illness. He was born July 23, 1932, son of the
late Betty and Wesley Milden.

He very proudly served his country in the 82 nd Airborne Division. After his service,
he attended SUNY Oswego, where he earned a Masters Degree and then taught
Industrial Arts for 31 years at Hazard St. School in Solvay, NY.

Jim and Nan enjoyed traveling, winters in Myrtle Beach, and have very fond
memories of their many adventures.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 67 years, Nan; his daughter Patti
and her husband Rusty and their four children – Tehya (Peter), Rheana (Steve),
Micah and Noah; his son David and his wife Sheila and their three children – Mike
(Brandis), Sarah (Jamie) and Madeline; his son Andrew and his wife Tracy and
their son Chad as well as Jim’s loving great grandchildren. He is also survived by
his brother-in-law Walter Maihofer, his brother-in-law Richard Fry and his wife
Connie and many loving nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at Gates Funeral Home in Baldwinsville on Thursday,
Feb 3 from 11:00 am until noon. The service will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the 82 nd Air Borne Association at
https://www.82ndairborneassociation.org/donate.html or Hospice of Central New
York, 900 7 th N Street, Liverpool, NY 13088.

Gates Funeral Home follows CDC regulations and requires the wearing of masks
regardless of vaccination status.

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