Donald Albert Hedden

Donald Albert Hedden, 89, of Independence, MO passed away Friday, July 24th, 2015. A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am Tuesday, July 28th at Carson Speaks Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Mound Grove Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Don was born February 11, 1926 as the only child to Carl Lee and Beryl F. (Thompson) Hedden. He graduated from William Chrisman class of 1944 and from Graceland College, 1949, with an Associates in Business. Don proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp during WWII as 1st Sargeant and a B-24 Gunner. He married his beloved Nancy (Green) on August 15, 1947 in Independence and together they raised three wonderful daughters. He was a faithful man and life long member of the Community of Christ Church, participating in Laurel Club for a number of years. He retired in 1986 after over 37 years of dedication as a Buick Distributor for General Motors. He loved playing golf, he loved his cars, but most importantly he loved his family. They remember him as ever the social butterfly, having never met a stranger, supporting, and loving. This beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather leaves behind his wife, Nancy; daughters, Linda Cowan (Mark Winston) of Lee’s Summit, MO; Dona Abeln (Don) of Turner, KS; and Lisa Shafer (Rob Walz) of San Antonio, TX; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous friends who will miss him dearly. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)