Donald "Don" George Haden, 65, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at his home in Columbus.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, 3210 30th Street, in Columbus with Pastor Thomas Erwin officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:30 - 2:00 P.M. at the church. A private interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. The service will be broadcast live on the Gass Haney Facebook page. Memorials may be directed to the Columbus City Mission.

Donald George Haden was born December 19, 1955 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Dick and Alice (Senecal) Haden. The family moved from the Montreal area to Columbus in 1967. Don attended Columbus High School until 1972 when a diving accident left him a quadriplegic. Before his accident Don was active in Civil Air Patrol in Columbus. He was a dedicated Husker, Montreal Canadiens, and NASCAR fan. After his accident, Don spent many hours reading scripture and applied his strong faith and confidence in Jesus Christ to everyday challenges. The family is very appreciative of Don's caregiver/friend of almost 30 years, Nancy Deckert, and other loyal friends.

Don is survived by:
Sister: Mary Haden of Sun City, AZ
Brother: Richard (Catherine) Haden of Lincoln, NE
Nieces: Emily (Mike) Villa & Johanne (Denny) Schatter
Nephews: Larry (Ruta) Richardson, Nathaniel (Toni) Haden, Matthew (Kathryn) Haden, & Daniel (Katelan) Haden
Aunt: Jeanie Haden
19 Great Nieces & Nephews

Don was preceded in death by:
Parents: Dick & Alice Haden
Sisters: Suzanne Richardson & Johanne Haden
Nephews: Donald Richardson & Stephen Richardson