Russell H. Hayward

Russell H. Hayward, age 90, passed away at his home in Bellevue, Nebraska, on June 8, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1931, in Avon, South Dakota to Howard and Johanna (Schroder) Hayward. After graduating from Avon High School, he served his country in the Air Force.

He met his wife, Vivian Shaw, while attending Miltonvale College, in Kansas. They were married in 1957. He graduated from Southern State Teacher’s College in South Dakota in 1961. Russ taught eighth-grade Earth Science alongside his wife at Mission Junior High School for much of his adult life. After they both retired, they owned and operated a store called For the Birds, in Bellevue.

Russ loved to travel in his free time. He and his wife especially enjoyed the West coast. They visited family and camped at national parks along the way. He enjoyed photography, and traveling was the perfect opportunity for him to take pictures of wildlife and scenery.

Russ accepted the Lord as his Savior when he was in high school. He was one of the founding members of the Free Methodist Church of Bellevue. He was a patient and kind man, and faithful to his church where he taught Sunday School.

Those left to celebrate his life include his two children: Vynette (Scott) Hughes of Saginaw, Texas; Ross Hayward of Bellevue, Nebraska; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Verda (Lawrence) Johnson; sister-in-law Sharon Hayward; and a host of nieces & nephews. Russ was preceded in death by wife Vivian; parents Howard & Johanna; siblings Jerald, Wallace, Ruth Way & Gloria Eppling.

Memorial Service: Monday, June 14^th, 11 a.m., Bellevue Memorial Chapel

Click the link below to view video of service.

https://boxcast.tv/view/russell-h-hayward-121514

Military Honors: Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard and American Legion Post 331

Memorials:  American Diabetes Association