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Community Invited to Ace Walden’s 100th Birthday

Ace Walden will celebrate his 100th birthday on Thursday. Walden is well known for his volunteer work in the community and is a former recipient of the Coeur d’Alene Distinguished Citizen Award. The Walden House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho was named in honor of Ace and his wife Ellen’s volunteer work with Kootenai Medical Center and the community. Walden House is a nine-bedroom home that provides low cost lodging for outpatients and their families while receiving treatment at KMC or the North Idaho Cancer Center. Walden and his family moved to the area in 1911. He and his wife, who passed away in 1991, met when they were first-grade classmates in 1913. Walden worked at Idaho First National Bank for 42 years, starting as an apprentice bookkeeper in 1930 and retiring as bank vice-president in 1972. He was a member of the rotary club and the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years. A birthday celebration for Walden is scheduled for Friday, May 18 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.



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