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Steve posted a condolence
Friday, May 3, 2013
I met Bill Hadden in 2002, while he worked in the field service department for Alfa Laval. At that time, my company was building a very large industrial plant for the City of Louisville Kentucky.
Though our project had over 600 workers who logged nearly one million hours (in a high pressure environment), the instant I met Bill, his wisdom, wit, style and gentle nature made me aware that he was a man that I needed to be around.
I adored working with Bill, off and on, over the next year. Because of his unequaled knowledge regarding centrifuges, dewatering, and all things polymer, I hired Bill as a as an international consultant after he retired from Alfa Laval. In short, Bill was brilliant. He traveled to Ireland and over a few weeks, he solved a complex problem that stumped some of the world’s best engineers.
I am filled with fond memories, of albeit from limited contact, with a truly great man. Though my eyes fill with tears of his loss over three years ago, my heart is comforted as I read comments from Bill’s daughters Beccca and Sarah whom he spoke affectionately of so often, and from his coworkers at Alfa Laval.
William H. (Bill) Hadden Jr. = really great man!
Steven R. Greseth, M.B.A, P.E.
Louisville, Kentucky
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sarahhadden posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
My daddy took me everywhere and showed me and taught me so many things. I will never forget the trips to Disney World and Hershey Park and all the other road trips he took us on because he never liked to go the same way twice. My daddy was the best dad there could be. He was always there for us and always teaching us things.He always wanted us to use our minds to the best of our ability. This is the worst moment of my life having to suffer this unbearable pain but I know my dad would want me to be strong. I will never ever forget all of the things he has done for me and I am so glad he got to see so many places and do so many things and truly enjoyed every last second of his ife.
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sarahhadden posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
And Becca you forgot the best one of all KISS KeepIt Simple Stupid. LOL. He truly did live by that moto. I will truly hurt for the rest of my life and my life will never be the same but I know my dad would want me to be strong and for my family to be strong together. Thank you everyone for everything you have done and for being here at this unimaginable time. God bless you my daddy.
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Rebecca (Hadden) Oglesby posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
As I was just driving my daughter Olivia to school more of my Dads Famous Words Of Wisdom came to my head. I have a feeling, knowing my Dad, he's gonna make sure I remember them all even if it takes a few years. Within ten minutes I had a whole bunch I needed to add. I just feel for some reason its important for me to share them. Maybe I feel in my heart its to prove to Dad that I was listening even if he did'nt think I was. I have been praying for some kind of visual sign that my Dad is in heaven. Maybe I will see him or an angel or something. I guess I always assumed when you're parent passes they will come to you to say everythings ok. But honestly I know what my Dad would say to that, "you're watching too much t.v.! I'm not saying its not possible but he has a way with words. He can turn the saddest situation into something that doesnt seem so bad. I know in my heart remembering all of these things he would say is his way of letting me know everythings ok, and it is!!
More of his Words of Wisdom...
*If you're too sick to go to school you're too sick to watch t.v. - we did'nt miss many days!
*If you make a mess by yourself then you dont need help cleaning it up.
*More than one hour of television is enough to damage brain cells - of course that was before computers and he loved his computer.
*Always soak you're dishes for one hour after a meal for the best shine - as an adult I now know he was resting his belly.
*If butter was not available whats the sense in having a roll.
*The best meal can be made into a sandwich.
*Salad after a meal washes away all the calories - even though he would say his cooking is calorie free but loaded with love.
*If you cook your food slowly it will taste better.
*Seasonings makes all the difference.
*If you don't know the answer look it up you have a better chance of remembering it.
*Good things come to those who wait.
*Patience is not learned it's a gift.
*If you can't carry it on your back or fit it in one duffel bag then you don't need it.
*If its not broken don't fix it.
*Never go back the same way you came.
*If you have the time take the scenic route.
*Don't order something at a resturant you can make at home.
*The world would be a better place if teenagers stopped acting like their smarter than their parents. Obviously their not smart enough to know we were all teenagers once.
*Respect your elders no matter who it is or what they say.
*The older you are the wiser you are.
Thanks Dad for all of your wisdom. I look forward to remembering more.
***Thank you Aunt Beth for helping me to see that having a sense of humor at a time like this can be so healing.
***Thank you Mom for helping me to find my inner peace so I can begin to heal from Dads death.
Always, Becca
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Rebecca (Hadden) Oglesby posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
My Dad will always be the wisest man I will ever know. He has taught me almost everything from cooking and cleaning to digging a hole at a camp site when the closest restroom was 10 miles away. I'm sure that pretty much sums up all thats in between! I would like to share some of my Dads famous "Words of Wisdom", as he would say...
*Don't worry about things you can't control.
*Worry when I worry - and he never did.
*Don't bite off more than you can chew.
*Never say "What" when someone calls your name.
*Manners Manners Manners
*Kill them with kindness.
*Elbows off the table.
*Napkin on your lap.
*Fingers don't belong in your nose.
*Never leave the table hungry, it could be your last meal - unless the food was so bad that your hoping it was.
*Always try a bite of everything, you might be pleasantly surprised.
*Don't let your eyes grow larger than your plate.
*Always take seconds, occasionlly thirds, depending on how many empty holes you have left on your belt.
*Don't let me see you putting ketchup on food I cook for you, it's insulting.
*Knowledge is power.
*Don't talk at me, talk to me.
*No Nagging (sorry Jermaine -I had a hard time with that one).
*You don't need to wear all that face paint, you are beautiful with your real face on.
*You can do without all that disgusting scented water women seem to drown themselves in to feel pretty but gags the life out of people when they walk by!
*There's the right way, the wrong way and then there's the Boy Scout way or the Navy way depending on what he was trying to teach us or his mood. His way was, of course, the perfect way.
*The more you rush me the slower I'm gonna go.
*What I say goes, no if ands or buts!
*Take it or leave it? Be careful you might not get what you bargained for.
*Three strikes your out, and he never miscounted.
*Heaven can be however you want it to be!
*Never say goodbye, we'll see you soon sounds better!!!!!!
My Dad lived his life to the fullest. When I was younger he always talked about when he retired and us kids were all grown up he'd be living in his camper (which was a pop up at the time), traveling the world. I am so happy he lived his dream. I am even happier that he lived his dream with someone very special. Because if you know my Dad he can't go too long without having someone there to listen to his ideas or to talk about his experiences and adventures. Thank you Carol for loving my Dad and helping him to fulfill all the things he has always talked about doing. Thank you for sharing your family with him as we all know he had alot of love to give - but don't worry he's not done, just taking a well deserved rest. I think he, more than anyone I will ever know, deserves it. I don't know how much rest he will actually get because he has quite a few people who have been waiting for him, so there's lots of catching up to do and we all know Dad!!
Please watch over my girls. They have been truly blessed to have you as their Pop Pop and you've made wonderful memories for them!
I'll see you soon Daddy and I love you more than any card or any letter could have ever said. I know in time we will be together again. Until then I will cherish all of my memories and I know you're spirit will walk with me for the rest of my life and that you are at peace for eternity in the arms of the Lord and in the arms of all who have been watching over you for all these years waiting for their beloveded to come home!
All my love forever and ever, Becca Bunny
God Bless You Always
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Olivia posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
I miss my pop pop so much. I always had such a wonderful time with him. I loved going camping with him and I always had such a wonderful time with him. His smile is so cute. I have so many memeories that I will treasure forever. I love you.
love Olivia
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Gene & Virginia Uszaki posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2010
Dear Carol & Family: We were so sorry to hear of Bill's untimely passing.Bill spent the last several years at Alfa Laval working for me as a field service engineer. Bill was always the consumate professional, and most cheerful daily attitude toward work , and fellow employees that I enjoyed so much .
I know that both you and Bill had many fond memories over the years, and hopefully these memories will help in your loss as we all must travel this same road.
Bill shall be greatly missed by many, but forgotten by none.
Sincerely with our thoughts and prayers,
Virginia & Gene
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Ronny A. Olson posted a condolence
Monday, January 11, 2010
On behalf of the Officers and Members of US Submarine Veterans Mid-Atlantic Base, I wish to express our heart-felt condolences to you. Bill was a great person. He enriched the lives of everyone around him and he is sorely missed. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
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