Joshua Paradis Service Recording

Service for Joshua "Josh" Paradis held at 10 AM Friday, November 21 at Eagle Brook Church, 2401 Buffalo St, White Bear Lake.

Joshua “Josh” Jon Paradis, age 38 of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, passed suddenly into heaven on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends. Josh had courageously battled painful nerve damage stemming from Guillain-Barré since 2023, facing each challenge with the same quiet strength and unwavering spirit that defined him until his physical body gave in.

Born on April 14, 1987, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Josh grew up in the close-knit community of White Bear Lake. A proud graduate of White Bear Lake High School, Class of 2006, he formed lifelong friendships and discovered his passion for making others feel loved. After high school, Josh worked in tech services with Convey and Blackbaud and enjoyed serving and waiting on the weekends at Washington Square. Josh was a man of profound kindness, infectious humor, and unshakable loyalty. He cherished his family, always ready with a witty remark to lighten the mood or a helping hand to those in need. Whether gathered at the "Square" for stories and laughter or out with friends, Josh had a way of making others feel special. Josh put his faith in Christ at a young age and enjoyed studying and discussing the bible. His faith was evident by the expressions of kindness that he demonstrated and his love for life in the joy he brought to others, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Josh is survived by his devoted parents, Jon (Anne) Paradis and Darla (Ron) Von Wald; his siblings, Kyle Paradis (girlfriend Chelsee), Nate (Kennedy) Paradis, and Alyssa Paradis; his cherished nieces Nora and Delilah, grandparents Ginny Paradis and Helen Peterson, stepsisters Josie Lavato, Katie Rassatt, Alison Fiske and Stepbrothers Noah and Ethan Von Wald as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a very close friend group who were a significant part of Josh's life. He was preceded in death by both grandfathers Percy Paradis, and Donald Peterson.

Joshua 24:15 Was Josh's favorite verse - this is a contemporary version. "Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve (whether it be things of the past, or the gods of today) but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.