Dennis Charles Hyder

Dennis Charles Hyder, 74, Nevada, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. Dennis was born May 21, 1948, in Petaluma, Calif., the son of Virgil Lee and Retta Mae (Rowland) Hyder. He married Elizabeth Nadine Clawson on May 20, 1967, in Nevada.

In December of 1966, Dennis joined the United States Army and served in Germany. Dennis was a painter for over 40 years, retiring in 2011. He spent the last 12 years driving a bus for Nevada R-5 School District. He enjoyed painting, and puzzles, but most of all he enjoyed time with his family and playing with the grandkids and great grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Nadine, of 55 years; his children, Tim Hyder (Stephanie) of Hume, Mo., Tammy Hays (Andy), Tracy Shumaker (John) and Travis Hyder, all of Nevada; two brothers, Dan Hyder (Cathy), and Duane Hyder (Barbara) of Springfield, Mo.; five sisters, Susie Clawson (Delbert) of Joplin, Mo., Maggie Grissom of Liberal, Mo., Peggy Dunfield of Jasper, Mo., Winona Hyder, and Stephanie Siebert, both of Lamar, Mo.; and 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Lee and Retta Mae Hyder; and a brother, Virgil Eugene Hyder.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 29, at Antioch Cemetery, in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, at Ferry Funeral Home, in Nevada.

Memorial contributions are suggested in his name to Vernon County Cancer Relief in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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