William Haden

Bill Hayden was a dear friend and colleague of mine during our West Virginia Wesleyan days. Bishop S. Clifton Ives

I knew Bill through Chamber Music Northwest--he was a great fan and ardent supporter of the music at Reed College. Bill was always exceptionally kind to me and took an interest in my family. I shall miss him greatly. My deepest sympathies to Doris and the rest of your family.

I knew William Haden only through my medical practice; I saw him as a patient. However, in those too brief visits I came to know him as a wise, gifted and caring man who always raised his hand when people asked for help, no matter if it was a huge organization or a small volunteer entity. He shared his enthusiasm and intelligence liberally, making an impact on so many organizations and individuals. I am empathetic for your loss, but know you can take solace in his life well lived.

Bill had an impact on every organization he associated with. His was a voice you listened to and he was a joy to work with. A person of faith, a great guy and a very good man. Sincere condolences to the family. RIP Bill.

It was an honour to work with Bill at Reed: approachable, impeccably professional, gracious in responding to even the most trivial request, Bill helped me navigate the sometimes challenging transition to Reed - straight from graduate school into the hurly- burly of Reed's life of the mind. With gratitude I remember Bill. Lena Lencek, Professor Emerita of Russian and Humanities

Bill was a lovely gentleman with a great sense of humor as well as absolute integrity. An invitation from Bill led to one of the high points of my life, working with residents at Willamette View to create a theater piece about late in life choices. When he became acting president of Reed I gave him my expired Actors Equity card, and when he went from Reed to Virginia he built a performing arts center. It was always a joy to see him at chamber music concerts or wherever our paths crossed. Many...

Bill Haden's memory always bring a smile to my face and a lift to my heart. I arrived at Reed in F'89 as a new chemistry prof, and Bill was the friendliest person on campus, whether in a college meeting, discussing college/chem/lab finances, or in a chance encounter walking across campus. Bill set the standard for making higher ed a welcoming environment. May his spirit and example lead us through our lives and be a comfort to all who knew him. Thank you, Bill!

Bill Haden was an extraordinary person. When I started at WV Wesleyan in the fall of 1997, I was the first person in my family to go to college, and we had no idea what we were doing. I will always remember the kindness President Haden showed to my parents and how he made us all feel welcome and at home and like we belonged in the college setting. I have many fond memories of receptions and student dinners at his home, which were always lively and engaging (at one dinner, he required all of...

Bill was never the loudest voice in the Willamette Board room, but when he spoke everyone listened intently. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance to our Board of Trustees.