Robert D. Hayden Obituary
Robert D. Hayden of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on July 20, 2026. Robert, born on December 4, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert D. Hayden to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William E. Hayden and Helen V. Hayden of Kansas City, Missouri.; his wife Barbara Hayden; his siblings, Connie Barker and Larry; and his sister-in-law Donnie Blair.
He is survived by: his significant other Barbara Jo Dishman of Holden; his son Robert Edward; his brother Bill Hayden; his siblings-in-law, Barbara Ann Hayden and Tim Barker; his nieces, Cathy van der Linden and Sally Hayden; his nephew Bobby Hayden; his children-in-law, Jim van der Linden and Kimberly Hayden; Ed. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, three great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the Hayden family gratefully suggests contributions to Retrieving Freedom (https://www.retrievingfreedom.org), 20360 Tanglenook Rd., Sedalia, MO 65301, or to the Hayden Freedom Foundation.
