LillyAnn Kay Hayden

Monday, April 20, 2009
Date of Death:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Age:
3 years old
LillyAnn Kay Hayden
LillyAnn Kay Hayden, 3, of Rochester was peacefully welcomed into heaven Tuesday Feburary 26th. After a courageous battle with epilepsy, cerebral palsy and numerous other ailments, LillyAnn took her final journey surrounded by her loving family and friends while at St. Mary’s PICU.
LillyAnn was the daughter of Justin Wayne and Kathryn Elaine (Pitzer) Hayden, she was born April 20th 2009 in Rochester. She attended preschool at Jefferson Elementary in Ms. Duchateai’s class. LillyAnn enjoyed music, books, movies (especially Nemo) but most of all being with other children.
She is survived by her Grandparents Mike and Sue Hayden and Mike and Sue Pitzer, Aunts and Uncles Ashley Pitzer, Michael Pitzer and Ashley Carty, Jordan Hayden, James and Kim Hayden and their son, her cousin and best friend, Kaleb. Great Grandparents Janet Pitzer, Lyle Conrad, Derald and Mary Hayden
Justin and Katie would like to thank the dozens of staff at Mayo Clinic, Methodist and St. Mary’s Hospitals for their kindness and compassion. To our family and friends who have supported us while we were blessed with caring for Lilly – we could not have done it without you, you are all priceless.
A special thank you to her in home nurses Jennifer Whitesel, Nancy Johnson and Lindsey Shea for their dedication and love for Lilly, they truly do God’s work.
LillyAnn, you are an angel, forever in our hearts.
The funeral for LillyAnn will be at 11:00am Monday, March 4, 2013 at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Heidorn officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood East Cemetery. A visitation will be from 4:00pm – 8:00pm Sunday evening and one hour prior to the service on Monday at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home.
Memorials for the family are suggested.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of LillyAnn Kay Hayden has received the following condolences.
Dearest Katie & Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of LillyAnn's passing. She was God's greastest little gift and such a joy to be around. Lilly Dillys sweet smiles and cuddles were the absolute best. As the days and weeks pass I pray for strength and courage for you all to keep on going. My deepest sympathies and condolences during this most difficult time in your lives. Stay strong and lean on one another. I just know Miss Lillygirl is singing and dancing her way through heaven. God must have needed a little more joy way up high, so he took the sweetest little one of all. I am comforted in knowing that Lil is at peace and not suffering in her tiny little body anymore. May God be with you and comfort your souls and awful heartache during this time. RIP LILLY DILLY BAR.
Love, Jenny Bass
I am very sorry for the loss of your precious girl. I am a parent to a special needs child and I know that extra special bond you have with them. Prayers and thoughts are with you, may time and god heal your pain
Katie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful little girl, LillyAnn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She's now smiling down on you from heaven, free of all that ailed her here on earth, take peace in that and all the happy memories.
With love and sympathy,
Jeff and Sara Weitzel
May God be with you. Lilly was a blessing to many, she touched our hearts.
Love you Cindy
With a heavy heart, I have been thinking and praying for you over the past few days. I don't really have the right words to give you comfort, but let me say I am so very glad LillyAnn was a part of your family. Seeing the gentle care and love all of you gave her was so wonderful during the short time I was lucky to have met this little angel. She touched my heart and will always be remembered fondly as my other little Lilly.
God Bless You-
I know this is a hard time for you. God never promised our angels to stay forever. I can not imagine what you are thinking. But with the Baby coming, maybe that is Gods way of saying you must keep going and beleive in him. I am truly sorry for the lose.
Carol (Brittiny;s granmother)
I am sorry to hear of your loss. LillyAnn was a blessing not only to the family, but all of those lucky enough to work with her. God bless in your life walk.
Karen Bonifazi
I am sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I worked with Sue Pitzer at Mayo Accounts Payable and please let her know I care and may God comfort all of you. I will think of you now and the days ahead in my prayers.
Our hearts are filled with sadness for your family. We pray for your comfort and peace.
God Bless You,
Brenda, Kent, and Kevin Thompson
Dear Sue, Katie and Family of Lilly:
Words can't express how sorry we are for the loss of your precious angel, Lilly. Katie, your strength and devotion to Lilly have been truly inspirational. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Bill, Susan and Benjamin Frazer
Dear family and friends of Lilly,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Know that you remain in my heartfelt prayers. If I can be of service in any way, please let me know. Blessings to each of you.
Nancy
Sue, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Katie and family-
On behalf of the staff at Shorewood, we would like to express our condolences. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
(From a headstone in Ireland)
Oh heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, answer that the flower withers, but the seed remains.
Katie, thanks for being an inspiration to all who witnessed your actions.
There are just not words adequate to express how sorry I am for the loss of your sweet LillyAnn. She is a blessing in your lives and all that she touched around her. This sweet Princess will be forever guarding you and looking down on you until you meet again. The heart is never ready to say goodbye. May you find comfort knowing you will see each other again.
Pam and Rick Phillips
We are sorry for your loss, she was such a sweetheart. We are praying for you and your family.
we are so sorry to hear of the loss of LillyAnne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God blessed her with a loving family and called her home to be in his loving arms. God bless all of you!
Missy, Darrick, Jake, and Shannon
My heart goes out to you and your family katie. I thought so much of that little girl and loved the days I got to spend with my "girlfriend" she will always hold a special place in my heart. I am so glad I got to be part of her life and will cherish them memories forever! My deepest stympathy to you all. God Bless.
*HUGS*
Megan Kruger
Sue, my heart goes out to you and your family.There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss.
Peg
God only gives a "Special Child" to "Special Families". Every child is a gift from God but a special needs child is even a greater gift. God allowed you as a family to love and care for LillyAnn. LillyAnn now is watching over each of you as you go on in the balance of your life on earth and anxiously awaiting the day she runs to your arms in heaven! God bless you all.
Dawn and Jerry Wehrs
My deepest prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of your loss. LillyAnn is a beautiful little girl and knowing you have a perfect angel watching over you may that comfort you in the days to come.
With all our love,
Dave and Marian Hawkins
I have known Susie Haden for over 30 years, then was blessed with Jessica Erwin in our family 11 years ago. We were at the Erwin farm this summer for a movie and I met Lilly...........you and Justin took such good care of her, I was so impressed. She was so lucky to have been blessed with both of you, and Justin at the end for parents. You were lucky to have her in your life and she was so lucky to have you as parents. Remember the good times and cherish the memories.......It will be so sad without her but remember, she is in such a good place and she will now be watching over you...........
Sue Meyer
To the Hayden and Pitzer famlies; When Susie called to tell me about Lil, I love the way she looked at this and what she told me, I would like to share that smile with you. It is probably nothing you have not already thought of, but it makes me smile every time I think about it. Her words went something like this " our little angel is chasing butterflies in heaven now". What a wonderful sight to think about... and then she went on to add "and great grandma Mary is cooking her supper". Though my heart is sad, it is good to know she is in a much better place. Our love and prayers are with each and everyone of you, Karyl and Rod.. We love you guys!!!
So sorry for the loss of LillyAnn~ She is at Peace now. Brett sends his sympathy and love to you and your Family. You are in my thoughts and in my Prayers. Love you Always ~
To all of you my heart is heavy hear of your loss. There are
no words I can offer, that will come close to consoling the grief you must all
be feeling. My prayer for all of you is when this time passes you will find
happiness again in the memories you have of Lillyann.
All my Love,
Susie
So sorry for your loss!! Your world has been turned upside down you will never get over it!! Lilly will always be in your heart forever!! If you feel like crying then do so, let your feelings out that is part of the healing process!! If you ever need someone to talk to just give me a call!! I will always be there for you! If you need anything let me know please! Love you all, my prayers and thoughts are with you all..
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this hard time. May you find peace and cherish all the happy memories you have. Love you guys.
Shannon
Katie, as a mother to a mother who has lost her beautiful daughter my heart aches for you. My heart aches for Justin, your Mom and Dad, and your loving brother and sister. No one could have loved her more, served her more and made such a beautiful being except you. I wish I was there to give you a hug and hold your hand. Emma and I are heart broken for you and would give anything to be there. I feel so lucky to have seen Lilly the princess see her Mom and Dad get married. We are so sorry and we love you all so very much. We will miss her.
I will see you in the light of a thousand suns
I will hear you in the sound of the waves
I will know you when I come, as we all will come
Through the doors beyond the grave-Beth Nielson Chapman
Love and Prayers,
Aunt Karen and Emma
To the family of LillyAnn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We send you our love and heartfelt prayers that you may find the strength you need to get through each day.
We pray the love of God will enfold you during your time of grief. May your heart and soul find courage, peace and comfort.
Prayers and Blessings,
The Brower Family
My sincere condolences for the family of LilyAnn. She was very loved. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time.
To the family of this precious child.
My deepest sorrow for your loss. I pray right now that God will hold you in his arms as I know he is holding your daughter & granddaughter. I'll be sending up a prayer for you and your family Sue!
Janet
God bless this little angel LillyAnn Hayden. My heart goes out to the family as no words can give you comfort. We are praying for all of you. You ALL have my deepest sympathy.
Sue and family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of LillyAnn. I understand from LuAnn that she fought a brilliant battle to stay with you, however the Lord had greater plans for her. I don't know if you recall I have a granddaughter that is within a few months age of LillyAnn; I cannot not imaging the depth of your loss.
I believe that we each touch many people who come in and out of our lives and in ways we never know. The one thing you can be certain of, is that each of those you have touched are thinking of you and hold their hearts with yours in this moment of sorrow.
Hold tight to the gifts LillyAnn gave you while she was here. They will always be with you.
Bruce and Ann Mairose
My heart is heavy for your loss of LillyAnn. I know she has always been surrounded by love and has brought so much joy to her family. She is a tough girl and I know she will be missed. Hugs to your family and our condolensces.