Harold F. Carden
PHOENIX – Harold F. Carden (Hal) was born January 21, 1929, and unexpectedly passed away on August 11, 2018, in Phoenix, AZ.
Hal was a lifetime resident of Arizona, spending his childhood in Glendale and his adult life in Phoenix. He is survived by his wife, Lois, daughters Karen Carden of Phoenix, and Kristy Moreland (David) of Denver, CO. Hal is also survived by his sister, Kathryn Pearson of Amarillo, TX, sisterin-law, Suzanne Badley of Prescott, and amazing nephews, nieces, and grand nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Carden, and wife, Lillie Ann Carden.
Hal’s education began in Glendale where he achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree from Hardin Simmons University in 1952. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955, received a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Arizona in 1972, and a Master of Applied Sociology degree from Northern Arizona University in 1977.
His professional experience began in 1964 with Maricopa County Adult Probation, where he later became Asst. Chief Probation Officer. In 1977, Hal began employment with Arizona Department of Corrections, where he filled many different positions during his 18 year tenure until his retirement in 1995. Unable to remain totally retired, Hal worked as a case manager with Maricopa Managed Care Systems for the next 8 years.
To possess Hal’s friendship was to possess loyalty, assistance, expertise, humor, and a refined form of devotion. To be his child was to carry his love, support, concern, and unparalleled unselfish sacrifice. And to be his wife was a joyful experience.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, at Church for the Nations, 6225 N Central Avenue, Phoenix. A luncheon will be hosted at Aunt Chilada’s, 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to one of Hal’s 3 favorite charities, The American Cancer Society, The American Heart Association or The Arizona Humane Society.