Willard E. DeHaven Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Willard E. DeHaven of Sedalia, Missouri. Willard, born on September 5, 1929, passed away on August 24, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Millard DeHaven and Dolly DeHaven (McFatrich); his wife Gloria Ann Bettise; and his siblings, Mary Ditton, JoAnn Foote, Kenneth DeHaven and Gordon "Buzz" DeHaven.

He is survived by: his children, Dawn DeHaven West (Rick) of Lake, Bill DeHaven (Debbie) of Sedalia and Deanna Dodd (Stuart) of Sedalia; and his grandchildren, Michael DeHaven, Brian Shull, Kevin DeHaven, Meghan Zeller, Josh Shull, Ashley Graff, Scott DeHaven and Jarrad Shull. He is also survived by 17 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Missouri State Fair Foundation.