Arden L. Egan
Arden L. Egan, age 80, passed away September 20, 2024 at Ava’s House by Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD. His funeral service will be 2 PM Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls with interment at Hills of Rest Cemetery in Sioux Falls. His family will be present to greet friends for visitation on Tuesday at the funeral home from 5-7 PM.
Arden L. Egan, son of Francis W. and Mavis Anna (Swayze) Egan was born April 8, 1944 in Sioux Falls, SD. He was raised and received his education in Sioux Falls graduating from Washington High School. Following high school, Arden honorably served in the United States Army.
Arden was united in marriage with Dorothea “Dottie” Jones on August 12, 1967 in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple made their home in Sioux Falls and were blessed with two sons, Sean and Ryan. Arden spent his working career in custodial engineering at US West, Gateway and Avera McKennan.
Faith was an important factor in Arden’s life from attending Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church for many years, to Living Word Free Lutheran and King of Glory Church in Sioux Falls.
Arden had a passion for music, from playing the guitar and accordion, singing in numerous church choirs, always having music playing in the home, dancing with Dottie, writing poetry which often turned into song lyrics, to encouraging his sons in their musical endeavors. He also enjoyed cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and watching a good comedy. Above all, Arden loved spending time with his family; especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who will be deeply missed.
Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Dottie Egan, Sioux Falls, SD; two sons, Sean Egan and his wife, Lora, Sioux Falls, SD, Ryan Egan and his wife, Christine, Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Joshua, Layla, David and Michael Egan; sister-in-law, Vicki Egan, Bridgewater, SD; 3 nephews, Kevin, Kenneth and Kelvin Egan; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arden was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Murl, Kevin and Lanny Egan.