James Hodgden

FUNERAL SERVICES : 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 1, 2011 at the Assembly of God Church in Menahga, MN.VISITATION : 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Cardini-Pearson Funeral Home in Menahga, MN and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.INTERMENT : Menahga City Cemetery, Menahga, MNSURVIVORS : His son, Ryan (Mary) Delaske of Waterville, MN; his daughter, Heidi Hodgden of Nimrod, MN and his precious grandson, Ethan Delaske of Waterville; his loving mother, Carol Hodgden of Menahga; his sister, Karenlynn Council-Hurt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 4 brothers: Thomas of Park Rapids, MN, William (Mya) of Sebeka, Lyle (Brenda) and Kenneth Jr. (Sue) all of Menahga; his grandmother, Viola Kuba of Wyoming, Iowa and his fianc, Michelle Scotting of Ivanhoe, MN. JAMES DEAN HODGDENJuly 15, 1960 " July 26, 2011 James Dean Hodgden, age 51 of Menahga, MN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Cass Lake, MN. James was born on July 15, 1960 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Kenneth and Carol (Council) Hodgden where he received his public school education and grew into manhood. His family moved to Minnesota in early 1980"s "after they logged off all the trees in Iowa" and settled in the Menahga area. James worked throughout his life as a logger, trucker and construction worker. He loved the out doors and especially enjoyed fishing with his family and friends. Some of his favorite memories were camping and fishing with his children. James loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar. He always said that his two greatest accomplishments in life were his enterprising son, Ryan and his beautiful daughter, Heidi. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Ethan. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Ryan (Mary) Delaske of Waterville, MN; his daughter, Heidi Hodgden of Nimrod, MN and his precious grandson, Ethan Delaske of Waterville; his loving mother, Carol Hodgden of Menahga; his sister, Karenlynn Council-Hurt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 4 brothers: Thomas of Park Rapids, MN, William (Mya) of Sebeka, Lyle (Brenda) and Kenneth Jr. (Sue) all of Menahga; his grandmother, Viola Kuba of Wyoming, Iowa and his fianc, Michelle Scotting of Ivanhoe, MN as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. James was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Lee Hodgden, Sr. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, August 1, 2011 with Pastor Art Wood officiating. The music will be: "Dance With My Father", "Piano Man", "When I Get Where I"m Going", "Go Rest High on That Mountain" and "Daddy"s Hands". The casket bearers will be Jordan Hurt, Abraham Hurt, Jeremy Hodgden, Kenny Hodgden, III, Mike Hodgden, Mike Hodgden, Matt Hodgden, Tim Hodgden and Tyler Hodgden. Interment will be made in the Menahga City Cemetery. Following the service a luncheon will be hosted by the Menahga Assembly of God Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM on Sunday at the Cardini-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids and for one hour prior to the service on Monday.