Mitchell Hayden

Mitchell “Mike” Hayden

05/15/1925 ~ 08/20/2019

Mike was born to Anna Iroc and Theodore Hayden in North Versailles, PA where he spent his childhood.

At age 17, he joined the U.S. Army. He served in the Pacific Theatre of Operation and was discharged in 1945.

In December of 1945 he met his wife Gladys Fletcher. They ventured to Roy, Utah in 1947 and were married in Elko, Nevada. In 1952 they were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and blessed with three sons.

For many years he was a devoted (gopher) for the Jesuit Priests of St. Mary and the Holy Cross sisters. He was a basketball time keeper for St. Joseph High School for many years.

Mike retired from Hill Air Force Base after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; his sons Barry (Pamela), Cliff (Marilyn), and Mitchell; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2019 at Roy City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary, 333 West 5600 South.