Cleo Hayden

Cleo E. Hayden, age 85, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Galesburg, MI. She was born on November 1, 1931 in Traverse City, MI a daughter of Lee R. and Matilda E. (Klinkner) Nichols, Sr. Cleo received her associate degrees in accounting and computer programing from Kalamazoo Valley Community College and then began a long career as an accountant in the Kalamazoo area. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and very active with the Girl Scouts as a leader and troop developer. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Lee R. Nichols, Jr.; and a daughter, Jeanne O'Mara. She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth (David) Bourg of Alabama, Susan (John) Newcomb of Illinois and Julie (Jeff) Durham of Delton, MI; three grandchildren, Hayden and Matthew Durham and Claire Newcomb; a sister, Whyoma (Curtis) Davis of South Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family will gather for a time of remembrance at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, on Friday, September 8th from 3-6pm. A memorial service will be held 11:00 Saturday morning, September 9th at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park Street, with Rev. Dan Duncan officiating. Private inurnment services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Kalamazoo Regional Program and Training Center, 601 W. Maple Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.