- Date Of Birth: June 12, 1934
- Date Of Death: March 6, 2021
- State: Michigan
James Hayden, age 86, of Cassopolis, died peacefully at home, Saturday, March 6, 2021 in the comfort of his family’s presence.
His life began June 12, 1934 in Cassopolis, Michigan, the youngest of three children born to Paul and Hazel Hayden. He married Patricia Lou Williams June 5, 1955 in Cassopolis, Michigan. She survives.
Jim served honorably in the U.S. Army stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. After his military service, he entered the family business, Hayden Hardware. He also ran Cass Oil and Cass Well and Pump and entered real estate in 1982. Jim loved Diamond Lake, including sailing, boating, skiing and Men’s Golf League at Diamond Lake Golf Course. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
James will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of almost sixty-six years, Patricia Hayden of Cassopolis; three daughters, Debra (James) Schmid of Waterford, Michigan Susan (William, II) Loux of Cassopolis, Sarah (Nick) Stanage of Cassopolis; one son, Douglas (Christie) Hayden of Cassopolis; nine grandchildren, Bryan Hayden, Jason (Erin) Hayden, Jenna (Larry) Dernay, Allison Schmid, Michael Schmid, Daniel (Mel) Stanage, Leslie Stanage, William (Stephanie) Loux, III, Samantha (Sean) Grant; eight great grandchildren; Isaiah Stanage, Emmalee Hayden, Olivia Hayden, Mallory Hayden, Gabrielle Hayden, Jacob Hayden, Alexis Dernay, Lauren Dernay; one sister, Lydia Ann Hayden of Niles; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Paul Hayden.
