Ladana Lee Stidam, 55, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a tough battle with cancer.
Her long-time partner, Brent McVicker, was with her at the time of her passing. Brent was a member of the Iron Legacy Motorcycle Club, which made her a member of the Iron Legacy Hearts Sisterhood, where they were involved in many fundraisers and programs to give back to the community. She loved being on the back of his bike, surrounded by her ‘Sisters and Brothers.”
Ladana attended Bedford North Lawrence High School and held several jobs in her lifetime. She had her own business at the time of her death, crafting unique wreaths and signs, which she loved!
She enjoyed spending time with her family the most, especially her grandkids, Brayden, Karey, Mazie, Jolee, Isaiah, Anisty, Jake, LilyAnne, Paisley, and Tyson.
She traveled and lived a full and adventurous life for her short 55 years.
She married Mark Jarvis in 1986, they have three sons, Matthew (Abby) Jarvis, Luke (Leah) Jarvis, and Jonathan (Lacy) Jarvis.
She is survived by her stepmother, Ellen Stidam; her brothers, Charles (Trish) Stidam and Jeremy (Myrna) Stidam; her beloved sister, Maressa Stidam; nieces and nephews; Jayden Duke, Lillian Livingston, Lucille Stidam, Michael and Laura Stidam: uncles Roy Stidam, and Everette (Judy) Stidam her companion, Brent McVicker.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Stidam, her mother, Betty JoAnne Hughes, and stepfather, Ollie Hughes.
Funeral services will be on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Cresthaven Funeral Home; burial will follow in Leesville Cemetery; visitation will be on Monday, December 16th, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
