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William Lee “Bill” Hayden

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Birth	:	5 Jan 1943 Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Jan 2015 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.7843370, -108.6072460
Description	:	William “Bill” Lee Hayden, of Billings, died Jan. 22, 2015, at his home. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Bill had touched in so many ways throughout his memorable life. Bill was born on Jan. 5, 1943, in Hot Springs, S.D., to Ward and Darlene Hayden and grew up loving the mountain-type country. Moving to Jamestown, N.D., with his parents in 1955, he attended junior high and graduated from high school in 1961. He attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, followed by graduating from the Spartan School of Aeronautics, where he received a Federal Aviation... Read More	William “Bill” Lee Hayden, of Billings, died Jan. 22, 2015, at his home. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Bill had touched in so many ways throughout his memorable life. Bill was born on Jan. 5, 1943, in Hot Springs, S.D., to Ward and Darlene Hayden and grew up loving the mountain-type country. Moving to Jamestown, N.D., with his parents in 1955, he attended junior high and graduated from high school in 1961. He attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, followed by graduating from the Spartan School of Aeronautics, where he received a Federal Aviation Administration Airframe Power Plant Certificate and an Inspection Authorization Certificate. He attended many training schools, which helped maintain the highest standards of quality and professionalism he set for himself throughout his aviation career. In 1972, Bill moved to Billings and worked for Gillis Aviation as the company’s Maintenance Service Manager. There he worked until the company was purchased by Corporate Air in 1986. Bill served numerous positions with Corporate Air, which included maintenance director, assistant director, training coordinator and special projects manager. He took great pride in quality workmanship not only at work, but at home as well. Bill meticulously laid well-thought-out plans for projects big and small, ranging from award-winning Christmas displays on his property to recently building a dresser for his 3-year-old twin granddaughters in Seattle. His attention to detail, passion for finding solutions to difficult problems and ensuring excellent, high-quality results were all qualities that made him one of a kind at Corporate Air and at home with family. Bill married Janne Marlene Watson, of Billings, on Sept. 3, 1982. He dedicated his life to spending time with his family, as the simplest things in life gave him the most pleasure. Weekends were spent fishing on the Boulder River or actively participating at his children’s swimming competitions as part of the Billings Aquatic Club. Later in life, Bill enjoyed traveling with Janne in their motor home with their dogs, visiting family and friends in Seattle, Rapid City and Las Vegas. If they weren’t traveling, Bill and Janne would be spending time at their cabin in Roberts. As his children grew up and “Dad” became “Papa,” he provided his grandchildren the essentials of life — unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort and life lessons. Nobody could do for his grandchildren what “Papa” could do. Bill was diagnosed with cancer in 2006. He was an inspiration to his family and friends, as his battle with cancer was not defined by his survival, but by how he lived after his diagnosis, why he lived and in the manner in which he lived. He never lost heart and always put the needs and concerns of his family before his own. Bill leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Janne; his daughter Carmen Hayden; his sons Scott Hayden (Susan), Brian and Jason (Leigh) Watson; his 10 grandchildren, Cameron, Grace, Jeff, Randy, Caroline, Claire, Lacey, Brandon, Kurtis and Kelsie; his mother, Darlene; and many close friends. Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. The casket will be open prior to services. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. Interment will follow at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the Relay for Life of Yellowstone County, 1903 Central Ave., Billings, MT 59102. (Via the Billings Gazette online, Jan. 25, 2015)

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William Lee “Bill” Hayden's memorial is located at: Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA.
When did William Lee “Bill” Hayden death?
William Lee “Bill” Hayden death on 22 Jan 2015 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Lee “Bill” Hayden's memorial?
Latitude: 45.7843370
Longitude: -108.6072460

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Parent

Ward “Wardie” Hayden

(1922 - 2004)

Darlene Grubbs Hayden

(1922 - 2016)

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