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Arthur Douglas Haywood
April 18 , 1933 - October 26 , 2017
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- I remember Mr. Haywood as my principal at Downing. We watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But before the show started we saw a recording of Mr. Haywood being a grinch. It was really funny and I've remembered that all these years! 47 years later, I recently received a card from him letting me know that he was praying for my wife and I as my my wife battles brain cancer. I know he has had an impact on so many and I'm so thankful that I had the privilege of being one of his students and friends. Scott Yahr
- I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Haywood, my condolences for all of his family. He was a wonderful man & I am so greatful that I had the opportunity to have him as one of my teachers at Memorial Elementary. Thank you, Mr. Haywood for being one of a kind & such an inspiration to so many! Angela (Swift)Westbay
- I had many fond memories of Doug as a teacher, administrator & friend. He was always a strong, steady figure in Riverview. As a police officer (working in the schools) I always knew that Doug was there for anything. Pat Knight
- My condolences to the family. Doug was instrumental in my becoming a teacher in Riverview. We shared the same hometown in Kentucky. In fact, our fathers worked together. We shared many memories of Wayland, Ky. and of course the Kentucky Wildcats. Doug excelled in all the positions he held in the schools and was an asset to the community. I am forever grateful to him. May God comfort you during this time of loss. Claude Frady
- Uncle Doug was the GREATEST uncle of all time! I learned so much from this Mans Man! I will miss sharing a Michigan football story or his Beloved Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Story! I loved the stories he would share with me about our family ,playing sports and growing up in a small Eastern KY town that he always called home! I will miss you Uncle Doug ! Chuck Hughes
- Mr. Hayward was my 5th grade teacher in 1986 at Memorial, and no teacher had more influence on my academic and career choice than him. He told me I could go to college and spent hours helping me study for the school and regional spelling bees. He fostered a belief in myself that I still carry to this day. Truly an amazing educator and man, and my favorite teacher ever. ~Dawn Dawn Rae Miller
- My condolences to the Haywood family. Mr. Haywood was a great principal i remember him quite fondly from when i attended 2nd/3rd grade at Forest elementary. He will be greatly missed Michele Boniowski-Haley
- My thoughts and prayers to Mr Haywood's family and friends. He was my one of my teachers at Memorial in the 80's and I never forgot him. May he rest in peace. Meredith Hipshire Kimani
- Mr Haywood was my Principal at Sibley school in North Trenton, much respect and good memories, deepest condolences Victor hunt jr
- I was in shock today when Jennie called to tell me of Doug’s passing. He and my husband would discuss all the football games in Michigan and Florida with Kentucky thrown in! They are now chatting in person! So sorry for the loved ones he left behind. Doug was a Wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him! Please know that all of you are in my Heart as you go through these next days and that I will have you all in my prayers! Love to you all! ANNE AnneFoster
- My fifth grade teacher at sibley school for a half of year then they made him principal. He was just the best teacher I'd had. He also taught my two children at memorial and have fond memories of him also. Going to miss him. Bruce ptak
- Steve, Diane, Brett, Lisa and family. Jan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in eternal peace. We will always remember the good times in Deer Park. May God bless all of you at this time. Jim and Jan Brettner James and Janet Brettner
- Joan Amos called me this morning with the news that Doug had passed. We send our condolences to Jenny and Diane and all the rest of the family. May your hearts be comforted. Those of us at Downing and Forest school always felt we were SO SO SO lucky to have Doug as our principal. We knew that he truly loved children and cared about them with all his heart. Elaine Lockwood
- Diane and Steve, and family, my deepest sympathy. Steve, your dad was a very nice man, and I enjoyed working for him at Forest School. It is never easy to lose a parent. Fondly, Barb Robillard Barbara Robillard
- So sorry for your loss Brett Steve Grzywa
- Sorry for your loss sending prayers to all of you. Mr. HayWood was an awesome principle. Rest in Piece From Erica Sonnenberg EricaSonnenberg
- Sincere condolences and best wishes to Jennie and all of Doug's wonderful family. He was Principal of Downing School in Riverview when I first started my Speech/Language Therapy career. During those years Doug was also a fellow teacher as well as Superintendent of Schools. He maintained the highest of standards for himself and his staff, yet, was always open to discussion and demonstrated immense respect for all of us who worked with him no matter which hat he was wearing at the time. My favorite memories of Doug will always be his sense of humor and his love of Halloween in the elementary schools. He often (maybe always) dressed up in a gorilla costume and told his class that he was Mr. Haywood's substitute for the day. There may still be former students who think the gorilla was their best substitute teacher ever. May special memories see you all through this loss and provide warm thoughts, comfort and strength always. My love and prayers, Becky Rogers Wynn Becky Rogers Wynn
- Doug was a very close friend of mine for many years. We spent many long hours trying to catch as many walleye in the Detroit River and Lake Erie as possible. The last few years Doug invited me to several of his homes/cabins by the Pierre Marquette River so we could go fly fishing for King Salmon. Doug also loved to listen to music and take Jenny dancing. The six of us: Doug and Jenny, Charlie and Jan and Cheryl and myself would go ballroom dancing at Crystal Gardens every month. I'll miss Doug tremendously. He was my "Big Brother". Tom Brown
