Turner Roy (“Bud”) Haden, 92, of Kansas City, MO, passed away on February 21 at Bishop Spencer Place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 6415 Holmes, followed by a reception in the Church Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Peter’s Parish or to Bishop Spencer Place.
Bud was born in rural Boone County, MO, the son of Turner Richardson and Sallie Douglass Haden. Bud’s father was a professional farm manager and the family moved among several large farms throughout Missouri as Bud was growing up. He attended high school in California, MO, and graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1939 with a B.S. in Agriculture. He promptly enrolled in the U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School, New York City, NY, was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy, and shipped out to the South Pacific, where he served as the executive officer on the minesweepers USS Change and USS Towhee through the end of WWII, and then with the U.S. forces occupying Japan, ultimately reaching the rank of lieutenant. While serving his country, Bud was injured and lost much of his hearing in a training accident. During an extensive stay at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital, he met an attractive volunteer, Julia Alyce Royen. The quiet boy from the Midwest and the not-so-quiet Brooklyn girl married in 1949 and moved to Missouri. For the next 10 years, Bud taught high school and adult agriculture extension programs, first in Memphis, MO, and later in Warrensburg, MO. In 1960 the family relocated to the Brookside neighborhood in Kansas City, where Bud began his career as a real estate appraiser with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. For many years, Bud traveled throughout Missouri and the Midwest appraising property necessary for the construction of Truman Lake and other Corps lake projects, and expansions at Fort Leonard Wood and Whiteman Air Force Base. He retired from the Corps in 1983 as Chief of the Appraisal Branch. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with Julie, chasing after his grandkids, and family gatherings at Governor Stumpy’s. He was a devoted fan of the Royals, Chiefs, and MU Tigers, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather (“Papa”). He was very proud that each of his 9 grandkids attended Mizzou.
Bud was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother, James R. Haden. He is survived by his son Jay D. and wife Ellen, son Jonathan R. and wife Barbara, all of Kansas City; his daughter Constance A. Crumpton and husband Roger of Fulton, MO; his brother, Donald D. Haden and wife Citty of Liberty, MO; and grandchildren Maggie Mudd (Alex) and Doug and Becky Haden; Beth Haden, Annie Tweedy (Patrick) and Tracy and Robbie Haden; and Haden and Shannon Crumpton. Assistance by Funeral Advocates LLC.
Bud was a wonderful man and left the legacy of a loving family. We are so very sorry for your loss, but know you have a lifetime of memories. Blessings to all.
Roy was the kindest man we have ever known. He set a perfect example. He and Julie were such great friends of the family.
We miss them immensely.
Jay, Jon, and Connie I want to send my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. At times he was almost like a father to me as well. He was my coworker, mentor, boss, and friend. We had a lot in common with the Navy, NE Missouri and the Corps of Engineers. I want to wish him “Fair Winds and Following Seas”.
Wonderful memories of Bud on our many trips to K.C. Bob always looked forward to their conversations and enjoying a beer together. He was truly a special man and will be missed. May God’s
blessings see you through this time of sorrow.
What a wonderful, beautifully written tribute to the husband of an ideal couple. Julie and Roy were wonderful people, and, this description of their lives perfectly captures their essence and legacy. Connie, Jay and Jon, we will be thinking of you all day tomorrow, during which time Roy and Julie will be in our prayers. We have so many wonderful memories of them. God bless.
Dear Jay, So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.