Gary Eugene Worden

Gary Eugene Worden, age 68, of Sleepy Eye, (formerly of St. Paul and Blue Earth), passed away on December 29, 2018, at Sleepy Eye Care Center, at the age of 68. 

A Celebration of Gary's life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11 AM at the Life Family Church, 111 S. Ramsey Street, Blue Earth with Rev. Jim Johnson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. 

Patton Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. www.PattonFH.com

   Gary was born on October 2, 1950, in Richfield, MN, the son of Willard and Margaret (Johnston) Worden.  He graduated from Richfield High School in 1968.  Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam.  He moved to Blue Earth and worked at Juba's Supervalu for close to 30 years.  He married Pamela Carson in 1975, and they had three sons.

   Gary enjoyed cooking, watching game shows, going to restaurants with family, photography, and going on numerous family vacations throughout the years.  He also enjoyed volunteering at Minneapolis Central Library. 

   Gary is survived by sons: Matthew Worden of New Ulm; Travis Worden of Sleepy Eye and Justin Worden of Blue Earth.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Aaliyah and Isabelle Worden; their mother and his friend, Fabiola Rodriguez; his sister Nancy Worden of New Hope.  He is preceded in death by his parents Willard and Margaret Worden.