Aldin O. Hayward, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away July 13, 1991.

He was born February 27, 1902 in a log cabin in Circleville, Utah, eighth child born to Thomas Henry and Eliza Bridget Munson Hawyard. He moved to Bountiful in 1917 where they farmed 28 1/2 acres near the present Viewmont High School. He graduated from Davis High School in 1923 and attended the University of Utah, studying pharmacy. He married Etta Olevia Johansen in the Manti LDS Temple on September 15, 1926.

The day after their wedding, they opened the first O.P. Skaggs System store in Layton. They initiated the first 'self-service' grocery operation in Utah, then moved to Bountiful to continue serving this community in the grocery business under the name of Hayward's Market for a total of 33 years, building two shopping centers prior to retiring.

Aldin was an active member of the Bountiful Ninth Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as President Bountiful Stake High Priest Quorum, President High Priest Group, Boy Scout leader, Ward Finance Chairman, lifetime home teacher and comforter to the widows of the area. He donated land for a seminary adjacent to Bountiful High School.

Governor Clyde appointed him Utah representative to the Colorado River Basin Resource Committee for the Seven Southwestern States. He was also appointed by the Governor to serve as the Utah State Parks Commissioner and served as Director of the Utah State Parks. When his term began, there were three State Parks; when his term was over, there were 33, with 23 additional areas under development. He helped develop Dixie State Park, Dead Horse Point, Camp Floyd, ''This is the Place'' Monument, Vernal Fieldhouse of Natural History, State House at Fillmore, Wasatch Mountain State Park, restoration of the Brigham Young Home and Jacob Hamblin Home, and initiation of the boating program in Utah with the boat dock and marina at Bear Lake.

Aldin was finance chairman for the building of the Golden Year's Center in Davis County, acquiring donations and matching Federal funds to build the facility.

Civic positions in which he has served: Bountiful Area Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director and twice President; Crusade Chairman and Board of Directors, American Cancer Society, 35 years; Davis County Industrial Resource Development Committee; Davis County Recreational Advisory Committee--acquiring property for Davis County Golf Course; Wasatch Front Regional Council; Utah State Chamber of Commerce; President, Bountiful Senior Citizens; twice president, Bountiful Associated Service Clubs; Chairman, Bicentennial Committee representing Davis County; Bountiful City Master Planning Committee; Chairman, Bountiful Recreation Committee; Board of Directors of South Davis Community Welfare Council three years; Grand Marshall, Bountiful Days of 47 Parade two years; United Fund of Utah, Board of Directors two terms.

Civic awards received: Outstanding Senior Citizen, 1972 for long service to community; Honorary life membership, South Davis Chamber of Commerce; 1971--first and only award given for distinction in all public affairs; American Cancer Society Appreciation Award for Loyal Support--only seven like awards had been given at the time; Outstanding Service Award, LaSertoma, 1984.

Adlin joined the Lion's Club in 1946, attaining 37 years perfect attendance serving two terms as president; Zone Chairman in 1966; Deputy District Governor; District Governor of District 28-U in 1969; serving 35 clubs in Northern Utah; Secretary-treasurer eight years; Chairman Lions International Convention. In 1972, he was made a lifetime member of the Utah Lions. In 1974, he received lifetime membership in Utah Lions Charities Foundation, and in 1977, he was awarded Lion of the Year at the State Convention, representing 4,500 Lions of Utah.

Aldin Hayward loved serving the community which had been so good to him. His trademark was being a tireless worker for a good cause. He was truly an

example of kindness and caring which will be remembered as his legacy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta, one year ago; an infant daughter, Aldene; and eight brothers and sisters.

He is survived by five daughters and their husbands: Elaine (Stanford) Young; Verlene (Wally) Beck; Gayle (Darrell) Bailey; Ilene (Dennis) King; and Shauna (Paul) Clawson; 25 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Christensen.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 11:30 a.m., July 17, 1991 at the Bountiful 9th Ward chapel, 585 East Center Street. Friends may call at the Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 North Main, Bountiful, Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Wednesday, at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the Bountiful City Cemetery.

Deseret News, The (Salt Lake City, UT)
Date: July 15, 1991