James E. Dryden Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of James E. Dryden (Phoenix, Arizona) is shared. James, born on July 7, 1943 in South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away on June 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Dryden and Elizabeth Dryden; his son Shane Dryden; his siblings, David (Dee), Jack, Rick Dryden and Maureen Graves; his father-in-law Richard Kalas; and his great-nephews, Steven Foster and Jackson Albert.

He is survived by: his wife Terri Dryden (Kalas); his son Rob Dryden (Laurie); his grandchildren, Breanna Dryden, Amanda Snow (Steven) and Joey Dryden; his great grandchildren, Ava, Axel James and Matthew; his sister Debbie Isaacson; his mother-in-law Gerri Kalas; and his siblings-in-law, Tom Graves, Patricia Dryden, Paula Dryden, Twyla Rosenbaum (Jim) and Sheila Kalas. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed in Jim's name to a local hospice organization or to the charitable organization of your choice.