Orville Francis Folden

Orville Francis Folden, 89, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Perry Bible Church in Perry, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Woodward Cemetery in Woodward. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Perry Bible Church. Online condolences can be shared at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Born on May 20, 1935, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Orville was the son of Arnold and Netta (Piper) Folden. On April 2, 1954, he married Mavis Wolber, and together they were blessed with two children, Kevin and Shari.

Orville dedicated his service to the United States Army, faithfully serving his country until his honorable discharge on March 31, 1964. He was a devoted member of Walnut Valley Assembly of God in La Puente, California, where he served as a board member, treasurer, and choir singer. His faith was a guiding force throughout his life.

He worked for American National Can Corporation for many years before retiring. Following retirement, Orville and Mavis relocated to Perry, Iowa, where Mavis later passed away in 1997. He later married Shirley Hensen, and they shared many wonderful years together.

Orville and Shirley traveled around the United States during their retirement and one of their favorite trips was to the Greater Boston area to see the fall leaves at peak color. Orville loved maps and enjoyed looking up addresses and the navigation of travel.

Orville is survived by his wife, Shirley Folden of Grimes; his son, Kevin Folden of Brea, California; his daughter, Shari Zinnert of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Shirley’s children, Marti of Des Moines, Iowa and Peg Hartmann and grandkids, Bergen Hartmann and Loring Hartmann all in the Denver Metro Area; as well as other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Mavis, and brother Arnold Folden Jr.