Cole Hayden

Cole Hayden, 7, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa, with his family by his side. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 16, 2016, at Sacred Heart Church, 408 S. Cedar, Ottawa. A rosary will be said at 6:30 P.M., Thursday, December 15, at the church, followed by a family and friends visitation at 7:00 P.M. Inurnment Evergreen Mound Cemetery, northwest of Ottawa. Born Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Overland Park, Kansas, the son of Steven and Shanda (Powell) Hayden, Cole grew up in Ottawa, and was a vibrant second grader at Sacred Heart School. Cole will be forever cherished in the hearts of those who survive him, including his parents, Steven and Shanda Hayden of Ottawa; paternal grandparents, Bob and Pat Hayden of Pomona; maternal grandparents, Jerald and Susan Long of Hutchinson; aunt, Brenda Hayden of Lithia, Florida; uncle, Mason Long of Hutchinson; and many other family members. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. Cole had a passion for life and was very caring and giving. He was polite, courteous and helpful to others. He was very intelligent, excelling in school, with a strong faith and love for God. Very athletic and active, Cole was passionate about all sports, especially football. Cole’s passion for sports is something his family would like to honor. We invite attendees to wear their favorite sports team, player attire or Cole’s favorite color, red. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Cole Hayden Memorial Fund or Sacred Heart School c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Cole’s Tribute Wall at www.dengelmortuary.com