Billy Haden Obituary
Billy Jack Haden, age 91 of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan.
He was born on February 28, 1934, in Osceola, Missouri, the son of William Jackson and Genevieve Elizabeth (Harris) Haden. He graduated high school in Strong City, Kansas and served four years in the United States Navy.
On June 6, 1957, he married Ruth Ann Meirowsky in Strong City.
Billy was a farmer and rancher who loved to be outdoors working on the land.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Haden; three children, Kathy Dieball (Marc) of Leonardville, Barbara Haden of Clifton and Jennifer Free (Kerry) of Randolph; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Tyrel Dieball and one sister, Betty Zimmerman.
Cremation is planned with a private family burial at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Via Christi Village and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home and Crematory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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