Final Salute

Everett Willard Belden “Will”, 76, of McGregor, MN passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his home. Will was born on May 12, 1948 in Denver, CO to Everett and Delores Belden. He was raised and attended school in Denver, graduating from West High School in 1966. He joined the Navy in 1967 thru 1972. Will married Ellen Graves in Ventura, California on August 2, 1969.

Will was a craftsman, chef, draftsman, and a woodworker. He is a Navy Seabee Vietnam Veteran.

Will was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Belden; son, Tommy; father, Everett Belden; mother, Delores Berndt; sister, Patti Bartels; and son-in-law, Mark Bailey.

He is survived by daughters, Tiffany (Keith) Johnson, Rebekah Belden, and Eleisha Bailey; sons, Jonathan (Kristie) Belden, Joshua (Christina) Belden, and James (Jessa) Belden; sisters, Connie Berndt McCarty, Cindy Williams, and Pamela Belden; brothers, Cornel “Corky” Belden and Todd Belden; 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

There is no service planned at this time.

Arrangements entrusted to Atkins-Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.