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Robert Hayden

Port Orchard, Washington

1947 - 2025

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Robert (Bobby) Hayden, a longtime resident of Bloomington-Normal, was promoted to his eternal reward for a life well lived on November 8, 2025, in Port Orchard, Washington, following a long illness. He died in the arms of his wife and love of his life, Paula Griffith Hayden. Bob is remembered by...

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I knew Bob while in high school. He was a great athlete and a great person. He and Paula have such a beautiful love story and it's good to know he found true happiness. His was a life well-lived.

So sad for the loss of a great human being, teammate, and friend.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Bobby, you beautiful human. Your kindness to me at U-High is something that as supported me my entire life. Seeing you again in 2002, after all those years, was beyond special. I love you.

My condolences to Paula and family. I first met Bob at the Junior High ISSCS Relays in the early 60s. Our friendship continued to grow in high school to the baseball field. During the slow pitch softball boom years, Bob played on several World Tournament teams and several state masters championship teams. Bob was the best teammate and friend anyone would ever have! Rest in Peace Bobby!

I knew Bob from the Lighthouse. I was on the adolescent unit in 1989 and he was our supervisor. He was always kind and fair and ran the unit well. Later in life he came to an AA meeting to welcome me back from a long relapse. My sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

Bob was sooo kind and inspired many people in recovery and those of us who worked with them! I'm sad to hear of his passing and wish peace to his family and closest friends.

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew him thru school.

I always liked Bob. He was a kind intelligent soul. I am sorry for your loss.