John Hayward Obituary

Thouht of him today. 5/11/24. He stopped me for speeding. He was smiling ear to ear. He gave me a warning and told me to keave home earlier so I would not be in a rush. It was an awesome experience I never forgot.

A site has been added to facebook for John to celebrate his life and memory...please join us~

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=130413093203

Hello girls, since I have known your dad all his life but have not been in contact with you two for many years. I always asked your dad about your well being, etc.
John David Hayward was a good worker at all he undertook at home and work. We talked several times about eternity. His commentwas always "I'm okay between my soul and the Saviour."

Julie and Joy,
I am so sorry about your dad. We just found out about it. Our prayers and thought are with you both. Don't know if you remember me or not but know I loved your dad and I love you both. Your Cousin, Jerrilyn

Uncle Jack is a person I always admired. When I was a child, he took me for my first motorcycle ride on his Honda 350. I always enjoyed his company at the Hayward family reunions. He was good at everything he did and in all professions he tried -and was someone you could look up to. He was a great mentor and friend. He was such a nice guy and I'm sorry that we didn't see each other in recent years. Although, I enjoyed his emails about how he loved his work (cop stories :) and loved life. He will surely be missed~

Sweet Joy and Julie

We first met your Dad when he was selling insurance and you were just little girls, over 30 years ago now, and we have been friends ever since. We always looked forward to our visits and phone calls with John. He would have so many funny stories to share and he made you smile the minute he walked into the room. He was a caring, giving, wonderful man and we will miss him deeply. He will be in our hearts and in the hearts of all those who were lucky enough to know him, and he will be by your side watching over his little girls forever. God bless you and give you strength sweet ones. We are so sorry for your loss and are here for you.
John....Good bye dear friend. Love you always.

I first met John when he was assigned to Woodland Park from the Colorado State Patrol academy. I was a Trooper in the Colorado Springs office. About five years ago, I transfered to the Woodland Park office and became teammates with John.

I am a motor officer who often rides when a smart person would be using a patrol car, but I could always count on my little buddy to be there to shelter me from the elements.

John always had a good story to tell, another tatoo to show me, or a joke to share. He always said goodby to me by telling me if there was anything he could do, anything, just call him, and he would be right there!

When my twins were born, I got to hear all the stories of his twins......baby A and baby B. The first day back from my days off every week, John would ask how my twins were doing. I really enjoyed swapping our war stories of raising twins.

John was a special person and good friend. He will be deeply missed by his fellow Troopers and the citizens of Colorado.

Baby A and Baby B, oh i love that, as much as I love you both. I am so so very sorry. ok god please let us off this roller coaster ride. We do believe in you to help us all through this... please God. It has been a rough few years for us. I am here for you both of u Love your friend Linda B

Joy and Julie,

Please let me tell the two of you that your father and I first met when he was with Manitou PD. He started asking me about the State Patrol. I was glad he got on, and his 1st duty station was in Woodland Park. We had the same shift and days off for nearly his entire career. He made sure he told me the "Joke of the Day" every day. I had him to family functions, and told him about my adventures with my kids. He was a GREAT FRIEND, BROTHER, and FELLOW TROOPER. Now let me leave a message to John.
JOHN......kenneth....JOHN......kenneth,
I am glad I got to know you and be your FRIEND, and BROTHER! It was an Honor to work beside you and know that you always had my back. You told stories of our adventures and pranks, but I was the one who had to tell what really happened. My family and I will miss you very much. Thank you for being my friend.

2BAKER8, Trooper John Hayward, will be 10-42 rest in peace.

With our Love and Prayers,
The Nuci Family

My heart aches for you both, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are here for you always.
Love
Karen and John

I met your Dad about 10+ years ago. I was just home from the hospital with my newborn daughter. He stopped by and had such a big smile when he saw my little girl. But then he told me about his little girls, and his smile grew even bigger. I am so sorry for your loss -

My heart is with you girls. I know how much your dad meant to you. I love you both and am here for you. Stay Strong!

Julie and Joy~

I never got to meet your father, he seems like he was a great man and loved by many. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you girls.

Shay

Wonderful,wonderful man. He touched so many lives and will be missed so, so much.My heart and prayers are with you

My sincere condolences to you. I had the opportunity to meet your Dad at several Dinner parties and I recall him telling me about the wonderful happy vacation he had with the two of you in Vegas. He had a GREAT time!!
It was a pleasure to meet such a nice genuine person.
The 5:30 Mass at "Our Lady of the Woods" in Woodland Park on Saturday, August 22, 2009 is being said for your
Dad.
With Sympathy -- Mary J. Johnson

I am so sorry Joy and Julie. I am always here for you. Your dad was awesome. He will be missed by many. Be strong. He is in good hands. I love you girls.
LeeAnn F.

I worked with John at Pikes Peak Community College. He was a warm caring individual. May he live on in all of our hearts as we remember the good times we shared with John.

We shared great times with your Dad, he was a joy to be with and always brought a smile to our faces. He will be missed by many. RIP my friend.

W E WORKED WITH YOUR DAD ON MANY CAR ACCIDENT SCENES AND OCCASIONALLY RAN INTO HIM IN TOWN. HE WAS A GOOD MAN AND HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, BOB AND DENISE WILLIAMS(FLORISSANT)

I grieve with you both during this very difficult time. God is watching over and protecting you. Hold on to all the wonderful memories of your dad. I am sure there are so many. God Bless you both.

Your friend

It so sad to hear that a good man is gone. I enjoyed running in to JD, he always ahd a smile on his face. He will be truly missed.

Joy and Jules I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your father. May God comfort you and give you strength. As always you both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Friends for life

Alex & Rita Rios

So long, my good friend, see ya on the other side. Save me a seat.
John & Mary
Las Vegas

The Lord God will wipe away every tear from every face. We will miss that grin & twinkling eyes.

Although I never got to meet your Dad, You will always be considered my very close friends and I love both of you. With your strength and faith, you will pull through this tragedy. May God bless and protect the both of you. Forever your friend, Stayce

Girls, I worked with your dad at when he began his law enforcement career at PPCC and I also was a Manitou resident when he worked at MSPD. Your father was a wonderful man and was very well respected, he touched many lives. I'll never forget his amazing sense of humor! I remember also that he was a kind man with a true concern for our community. I know your hearts are full of wonderful memories of your dad, turn now to those memories for comfort and always be there for each other. And may your own lives be a living legacy to your father's memory. I am truly sorry for your loss.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Trooper John was a very special friend to my sister, Katie, and her husband John Fisher. My mother and brother also had the opportunity to meet him. His compassion, generosity and always being there for Katie and my niece/ nephew really touched me in the stories Katie shared regarding this remarkable man. Trooper John was conveyed as a "ONE OF A KIND" !! GOD BLESS and GOD SPEED TROOPER JOHN. May his family feel his presence throughout their earthly life as he guides you from above. My prayers are with you.
Maureen Minshew Las Vegas, NV

Our community was a better place with John. I'm really sorry he's gone.

I met your father when my wife and I visited Colorado. He impressed me as a outstanding gentleman. Please accept our condolences. The Tokyo Fishers

We hope you gain comfort from knowing that your loss is shared by many friends and co-workers. Your family is in our prayers.
Bill & Susan Garrett

What a beautiful tribute to your father. I know he will be in your hearts forever and you both in his. Love from your neighbor, Barbara

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Joy and Julie... I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Love your friend Kathy

A wonderful man, a great Trooper, forever missed.

I've known JD for the last six years through Four Mile Fire Dept. in Teller County. He was a great trooper and a friend. I will miss his story's that he always told. God bless and be with you. Your friend Capt. Butch Stewart, Four Mile Fire Protection District.