Shane Price Haydon's Obituary
Shane Price Haydon, Ph.D.
Shane Price Haydon, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away surrounded by his family on January 14, 2016. Throughout his 13-year battle with cancer, Shane showed incredible resolve, courage and grace, and in so doing he set an example for all who knew him. Shane was born September 26, 1943 in Missoula, Montana to Larrae and Margaret Haydon. He was raised in Oregon alongside his brother, Michael "Pat" Haydon. Shane was a 1962 graduate of Milwaukie High School where he met and later married the love of his life, Kathy. He went on to study at the University of Oregon and Lewis and Clark College, and was later accepted into the doctoral program at the University of Victoria, British Columbia where he earned a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology. Shane returned to practice psychology in the Willamette Valley, where his service has contributed to the lives of many.
Shane was an adventurer who loved to travel and explore. Shane had a gift for making friends of strangers, and was genuinely interested in the lives and stories of others. Wherever they went his family enjoyed how there would always be someone who knew Shane and had a fond story about him. He loved spending time with family and friends, camping and boating at Pine Hollow, Sunriver, Diamond Lake and other areas of Oregon. He was always busy with projects at home and was the first in line to help others. Shane loved all sports and spent many years coaching softball and umpiring baseball. Shane tremendously enjoyed attending and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events and activities often traveling long distances over the course of one day to see as many as possible.
Shane began his career as a staff psychologist for the State of Oregon. He went on to have a successful private practice as a neuropsychologist. During that time, he was also a consulting psychologist to addiction-related organizations and treatment centers. He taught psychology at several universities and colleges. He joined Hazeldon Springbook as the director of mental health services and went on to become the Regional Vice President in charge.
Shane was an active participant in the Oregon Psychological Association serving as its President from 1999 to 2000. He received the OPA's Labby Award in 2007 for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of psychology. Shane also served on the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners and was the chairman from 2011 to 2013. He served with the Board of Bar Examiners for the Oregon State Bar. Shane was a member of St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Redland and served as chairman of the Ministry Review Board for the Archdiocese of Portland.
Shane is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy (Cranston), three married children, his brother, Michael "Pat" Haydon and six grandchildren. Daughter Shawn Moran and her husband John, and daughters Margaret "Megan" and Sara of Salem. Daughter Audrey Monroe and her husband Michael, and children Ann and Marcus of Lake Oswego. Son Michael Haydon and his wife Christina, and sons Romey and Alex of Conifer, Colorado.
Services will be held Wednesday, January 20th at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church in Redland near Oregon City. Rosary begins at 10:30 a.m. with services following at 11:00 am. Reception immediately following at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org?) may be made in Shane's honor.
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