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Don Hyland

May 19, 1940 — July 18, 2016

DONALD B. HYLAND
Donald Byron Hyland, 76, Smithville, MO, passed away due to cancer.  He died peacefully at his home on Monday July 18, 2016.  A
memorial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Terrace Park Funeral Home in Kansas City, MO, with a gathering beginning at 10 a.m. Don was born on May 29, 1940, in Omaha, NE.  The son of Harry and Bettye Hyland.  He graduated from Technical High
School in 1958.  He served in the Navy for 6 years and was an Electronics Technician (ET2) aboard the U.S.S. Dixie (AD-14).  He attended the University of Iowa and went on to become a certified biomedical engineer.  He worked at North Kansas City Hospital
where he established the biomedical engineering department.  He also worked for Health Midwest and HCA before retiring in 2003.  He is survived by his spouse, Verda of 37 years; children, Terri S. (Hyland) Harvey, Traci J. Hyland, Bryan Kirkland and Cynthia
(Kirkland) Patane; brothers, Louis Hyland, Daryle Hyland, Michael Hyland and sister, Kathy (Hyland) Smith.  He had 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his beloved hunting partner of 17 years, Victoria.  Don was an avid fisherman
and hunter who loved the outdoors.  He also enjoyed traveling.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Disabled American Veterans (4801 Linwood Blvd # 1429, Kansas City, MO 64128) or a charity of your choosing.  A private inurnment will take place at a later date. Online condolences at TerraceParkFuneral.com

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