The Richmond News, Jan. 19, 2024

Andrew Walden Andrew “Andy” William Walden passed away Jan. 10, 2024, after a short battle with lung cancer.

He was born June 29, 1956, in Kansas City to Edwin and Barbara Walden.

He graduated in 1974 from Windsor High School.

He married Pamela Creach on July 12, 1974.

He spent many years managing multiple grocery stores and retired in 2019 from the Richmond R-XVI School District.

He is survived by his wife, Pam Walden; and two children, Andrea Walden and Aaron Walden. He also is survived by two granddaughters, Maya Rose Dellerba and Annamae Rose Walden; Maya’s father, Stephen Dellerba; Annamae’s mother, Heather Walden; sisters, Carol Walden-Homan (Steve) and Susan Thurston (Jonathan); and brother, Bob Walden. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carey Walden; and niece, Kristen Veach.

The family will gather at a later date for a celebration of life. Andy did not wish to have a formal service and preferred to be remembered as you knew him in life. The family chose to donate Andy’s corneas, so that someone else might see the world.

Any condolences should be directed to the link below for his loving wife of 49 years, Pam; and family. Arrangements are entrusted to Hidden Valley Funeral Home. https://www.gofundme.com/f/andy-walden?utm_ campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_ link&utm_source=customer