THOMAS JAMES HAYDEN, 70, of Yuma, passed away at home on June 9, 2018. He was born November 22, 1947 to James and Anne (Kruger) Hayden. Tom grew up in Eltopia, Washington on the family farm with his brothers Tim, Denny, Randy, Herbie and his sister Cindy.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anne Hayden; brother Herbie; sister Cindy (St. Hilaire), his infant son, James Thomas (Jimmy), and his precious dog, Kleea.
Tom graduated from Pasco High School and Columbia Basin Community College with an Associate's Degree in Agriculture Science. He served in the Marine Corps from 1969-75. He married Carol (Scheel) Hayden of Pasco, WA in 1971 and was the proud father of his three children, James Thomas, Marlie Anne and Sean Thomas. He is the loving grandfather to Gavin and Ariana Meza, Gage and Devin Hayden.
Tom is survived by his children Marlie (Joe) Meza and Sean Hayden and his grandchildren, Gavin, Ariana, Gage and Devin, brother Tim Hayden of Milton Freewater, OR, Denny (Kathy) Hayden of Pasco, WA, Randy (Vickie) Hayden of Pasco, WA; nieces and nephews Jamie, Josh, Kate, Seth, Luke, Jeremiah and Veronica and great nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Tom loved his hobbies including aeronautics (flying model planes, helicopters, drones), golfing, fishing, watch collecting, studying science, insects, ancient history and reading with a high interest in science fiction and political science.
Tom's careers were farming, agriculture chemical sales, education and retired from the Arizona Department of Corrections after 14 years of service. Tom was a member of Saint Francis Catholic Church for 47 years. He was active in Marriage Encounter, Youth Encounter and Cursillo.
A funeral mass to honor Tom will be held on July 27th, 2018 at St. John Neumann's Catholic Church, 11545 East 40th Street, Yuma, AZ 85367. (928)342-3544. Rosary at 8:30 AM. Reception following mass in the Church Hall.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Crossroads Mission, 944 South Arizona Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364.
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