John Wallace Hayden
John, of Lansing, MI, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born in Detroit, MI, on November 1, 1946, to the late Wallace and Delores Hayden.
John proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea during the Vietnam War. After the service, John obtained a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Wayne State University and a Master of Business from Central Michigan University. He worked in pharmacy for 36 years. He also served on the Warren Consolidated School Board for a period of 9 years.
John was the loving husband of Jeanette; beloved father of Bryan (Samantha), Amanda (Christopher) Kapp, and Rebecca; dearest “Papa Bear” of Emily and Madeline; brother of Thomas (Sheila), Mark (Julie), and the late Nancy Donaldson.
A private service will be held. Interment will take place in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. www.EstesLeadley.com
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Margaret Dutkiewicz
December 30, 2022 at 1:27 pmJeannette and family,
We are saddened to hear of John’s passing.
Our prayers are with all of you.
May he rest in peace.
Sheila Hayden
December 31, 2022 at 3:03 pmJeanette and family,John was also a great brother,brother-in-law and uncle.We will surely miss him.I will keep forever in my memory the night the four of us spent at a rooftop bar talking,laughing,drinking and watching the sun go down.It was the perfect night.My hope is that he is enjoying everlasting perfect nights until we all meet again.
karen rutkowski
January 1, 2023 at 8:50 amZack and I didn’t know John personally but we are friends with Tom and Sheila, and Mark and Julie, and are sorry for your loss. We send our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, you all will see him again.
Karen Poole
December 31, 2022 at 3:30 pmJeannette,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing you and John working in the yard together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Steve/Sheila Minnick
December 31, 2022 at 6:12 pmWe are so very sad to hear this news Mark and Julie. He will be in our prayers as well as all of his dear family.
John and Janet Franchy
January 2, 2023 at 6:06 pmOur sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you.
Eve Daly
January 3, 2023 at 2:46 pmI had the pleasure of meeting John for the first time at Bryan and Sam’s wedding last summer. My immediate impression of him was the warmth and genuine affection I felt that radiated from within this gentleman. I wish I could have gotten to know him better, but at least I had the opportunity to shake the hand of a kindred spirit. Rest in peace.
Dennis and Pamela Hayden
January 3, 2023 at 10:40 pmJeannette and Family,
Pam, our girls and I were, very sorry to learn of John’s passing. We know he is free of pain and will be missed by all.
Our Love and Prayers for you and your family
Dennis and Pam Hayden
Wendy Miller,
Jennifer Smith