Eleanor M. Hayden

Eleanor M. HAYDEN February 15, 1910 - March 10, 2007 Eleanor passed peacefully at Crestwood Convalescent Center in Port Angeles, WA where she moved in 2006 to be near her daughter. Eleanor was the beloved mother of Judy Hayden Wilhelm (Wayne) of Port Angeles and the late Patrick Henry Hayden (Mary Ann) of Seattle. Eleanor will be sorely missed by her grandchildren who were the joy of her life: Rick Hayden (Dana), Kristin Newland (Andy), Karin Irigon (Paix), Kellie Anderson (Jerry), Scott (Tammy) Hughes and Michael Hughes. Her great grandchildren are: Chantal, Madison, Andrew, Nicole, Hank and Sam. Eleanor was born in Whitefish, MT on February 15, 1910. She was raised in Kalispell, MT where her father John H. Metcalf became county sheriff in 1919. Her mother, Serena Snyder Metcalf was a schoolteacher. Eleanor graduated from high school at age 16. She traveled to Spokane, WA to attend Deaconess Hospital's school of nursing. While there, she met her husband, Richard J. Hayden, who preceded her in death (March, 1966) after 36 wonderful years of marriage. Preceded her in death also were her sister and brothers, Grace K. Metcalf, John (Jack) and Raymond. Special love and thanks to Eleanor's faithful cousins, John Franklin and Leslie and Homer who were there with words of encouragement and love. She loved you dearly. Funeral Service Sat., March 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Evergreen-Washelli funeral home, Seattle. Private burial following at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery.