Dalton Lee Cady Obituary
Official Obituary of

Dalton Lee Cady

July 30, 1946 - March 24, 2026

Dalton Lee Cady Obituary

Dalton Lee Cady


July 30, 1946 – March 24, 2026


GRANGER- Dalton Lee Cady, 79, of Granger, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Elkhart. He was born July 30, 1946, in Bremerton, Washington to the late Harrison H. Cady and Goldie L. Franklin. On November 20, 1971, he married Rose M. (Whetstone) Cady.


In addition to his wife, survivors include 2 children, Paul Douglas Cady and Kimberly Rose Harris; 2 grandchildren, Connor R. (Lily) Harris and Cannon R. (Morgan) Harris; 1 great-grandson, Caspian Harris and 1 brother-in-law, Earl (Jackie) Whetstone.


He served proudly in the US Navy from December 30, 1964, until December 13, 1968, and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars.


Dalton worked as a general contractor for several years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at Jellystone Campground.


A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, 700 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516. Graveside services and military honors will follow at Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, IN. Pastor Scottie Miller from St. Mark Missionary Church will officiate.


Memorial contributions made be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Dalton.


Elkhart Cremation Service, 2100 W. Franklin Street, Elkhart, is entrusted with his arrangements.

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Dalton Lee Cady


July 30, 1946 – March 24, 2026


GRANGER- Dalton Lee Cady, 79, of Granger, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Elkhart. He was born July 30, 1946, in Bremerton, Washington to the late Harrison H. Cady and Goldie L. Franklin. On November 20, 1971, he married Rose M. (Whetsto

Events

Graveside Service

Saturday, April 11, 2026

10:22 am

Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart

Celebration of Life Gathering

Saturday, April 11, 2026

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home (700 East Jackson Blvd, Elkhart, Indiana)

700 East Jackson Blvd Elkhart, IN