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Stan Hayden Obituary

Stanley David Hayden
November 22, 1941 – December 16, 2014

Stan Hayden, born November 22, 1941, passed away on December 16, 2014 at his home in San Marino, CA with his family by his side. He was survived by his wife of 49 years, Marcia; his four children, Katie (Willy), Bill (Lindsay), Maggie and David (Shana); and his nine grandchildren, Molly, Will and Maggie Marsh; Will III and Matthew Hayden; Abbey and Henry Dietz; and Grace and Emma Hayden.

Stan was a native Angeleno and had been a resident of the San Gabriel Valley for over 35 years. He attended Loyola High School in Los Angeles and received his bachelors and masters degrees in Sociology and Child Development from The University of Southern California. He went on to teach Sociology and Child Psychology at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut for 18 years, later leaving academia to join his father's investment company, William R. Hayden and Associates.

A life long philanthropist and deeply committed to Catholic education, Stan served on the boards of Mayfield Junior School, Mayfield Senior School and Loyola High School, as well as on the Board of Regents of Santa Clara University, where he attended before transferring to and graduating from The University of Southern California.

He was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Education Foundation in Los Angeles, and had served as president of Catholic Charities among other leadership roles. Stan, along with his wife and children, served on the Board of Directors of The William R. and Virginia Hayden Foundation, started by his father, William Rube Hayden.

A devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather, Stan loved spending time with his family and close friends, through travel, golf and his various charitable endeavors. At the heart of Stan's life was his love for his family, friends and his Catholic faith. A "Man for Others" (Loyola Graduate '59) who lived out the motto, "Actions Not Words", Stan supported many Catholic schools and charities throughout the Archdiocese.

Heaven has gained a true jewel of our community and, most of all, we have an advocate in Heaven, as he has now joined the Communion of Saints.

The Funeral Mass will be Monday, December 22 at 10:00 am at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 151 S. Hill Ave. Pasadena.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Duarte or Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena Directors.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2014.

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John (Mike) Autry

April 8, 2024

My grandmother (Alda Mae (West) Cagle) was your Mom Virginia's first cousin, we visited your parents when I was a little boy over 50 years ago. I wish us cousins could have gotten to know each other before we all leave this earth. May you RIP.

John La Frano

December 13, 2020

Thanks for the good times we had !!!

Mike Knox

August 29, 2015

I was very sad to hear of Mr. Hayden's passing. Although it has been over 30 years I feel like a lot of my childhood was spent around the Hayden home. Bill picked me up when I fell off my skateboard in front of the driveway. I watched the pond emptied after reports that David had fallen in. I had my first dance in the guest house at Maggie's birthday. I made my first speech on the backyard lawn for Mayfield junior school.
Mr. Hayden was always there watching over his family and friends. I always remembered him as the loving family man. He was always giving and helping others.

January 20, 2015

My sympathies to The Hayden Family and Friends. I will miss your pleasant and warm calls to the office. Linda on behalf of Marrone Insurance.

Katie Marsh

January 6, 2015

Good bye dad. I loved you with all my heart! I will miss you but know your are in heaven with the angles and lord who has taken you out of your suffering. It is we who suffer now because you are no longer with us. I love you so so so much.

Tom Joyce

December 24, 2014

A great and glorious life lived out and benefitting many in the community and State.
I have lost a sailing partner and with the attending priests, Archbishop , Cardinal and full Church will miss the Man and pray for his resting in peace and basking in the glow of a life well lived.

John La Frano

December 23, 2014

Goodbye Stan.Thanks for all the good times we had.I will not forget your consul in my difficult times.

December 22, 2014

My heart felt sympathies to Family and Friends.May the God of all Comfort, Comfort you. 2Corth.1:3,4. P.F.

December 22, 2014

My heart and prayers have been with you, Marcia, and children. I loved and admired your Dad a great deal. I will always cherish his friendship and remember his great kindness to me over many years at MJS and MSS. May his great soul rest in God's love and peace forever as God comforts all of you. Sister Jeanne Marie, SHCJ

December 21, 2014

We have long admired Stan's commitment to the Catholic community. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marcia and the Hayden family. George and Ann Leal

Anne&Sean Gill

December 19, 2014

Dear Marcia, We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Anne & Sean Gill

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