Jim Walden

Jim Walden, 88, died on July 2, 2026. Jim Walden was known publicly as an American college football coach (Washington State Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones). He served as the head football coach at Washington State University from 1978 to 1986 and Iowa State University from 1987 to 1994, compiling a career college football head coaching record of 72–109–7 (.402) over 17 seasons. Public biographical listings identify Walden as an American college football coach (Washington State Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones). The known public details for Walden focus on that professional record and the documented date of death. OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Walden. Jim Walden's memorial can be expanded as additional verified family, service, and community details become available.