Stanley Braden

Stanley Clinton Braden, age 54, of Gowen, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 12, 2012 at Spectrum Health-United Hospital in Greenville. The son of Claude & Ellen (Gould) Braden, he was born on March 5, 1958 in Greenville and attended Greenville High School. Despite a swimming accident at the age of 18 that left him paralyzed, Stan lived life to the fullest and enjoyed anything with a chassis and wheels -- especially Chevrolet's, John Deere tractors, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Before his injury he worked for CSX Railroad as a lineman and later owned a karaoke and D.J. business. He also liked computers and music and was an honorary member of the Wayward Sons Motorcycle Club. Surviving are his parents, Claude & Ellen Braden of Gowen; a sister, Emily & Leo McKenna of Belding; two nieces, Molly McKenna of Chicago, Illinois, and Kate McKenna of Ypsilanti; a nephew, Caleb McKenna of Richmond, Virginia; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; a very special friend, Ruth Sanderson of Gowen; and many other dear friends. Visitation is Sunday from 2-6 p.m. at the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday. The Rev. Joan Skinner, Senior Pastor at Victory Church of Rockford, will officiate and burial will take place privately at Riverside Cemetery in Langston. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Stanley Braden, please visit our flower store.