Obituary for Orrin Kent Haynes
Orrin Kent Haynes (Kent), age 72, passed away in Colorado Springs on February 9th.
Kent was born to parents Orrin R. and Marjorie H. Haynes (Lyons) in Quincy, Illinois on September 11, 1947. His parents moved the family to Colorado in 1958 and eventually settled in Colorado Springs, where Kent and his three brothers grew up. He graduated from Palmer High School and enrolled in the College of Engineering at the University of Colorado (Boulder). After leaving the University upon completion of his Sophomore year, he began a career in Land Surveying which spanned more than four decades. Kent spent parts of the last 25 years running his own surveying firm, Haynes Surveying, and was still enjoying working part-time at the time of his passing. Kent enjoyed playing and watching baseball, skiing, road trips, Christmas tree cutting, and spending time with family and friends.
Kent was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by three brothers Gary (Lenetta), Mark (Marta), and Bruce (Julie), a sister-in-law, Gladys, nephews Greg, Aaron, Matthew and Russel, nieces Shannon, Sarah and Samantha, four great-nephews and four great-nieces.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 11 a.m. at Pikes Peak United Methodist Church, 2927 West Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs. Lunch reception to follow (details to be provided at the church).
In leu of flowers donations may be made in Kent’s honor to:
Colorado Springs Little League
P.O. Box 76742
Colorado Springs, CO 80970
Donations will go to help supply baseball and softball equipment, uniforms, etc. for Colorado Springs area underprivileged and/or at-risk youth.
Kent was born to parents Orrin R. and Marjorie H. Haynes (Lyons) in Quincy, Illinois on September 11, 1947. His parents moved the family to Colorado in 1958 and eventually settled in Colorado Springs, where Kent and his three brothers grew up. He graduated from Palmer High School and enrolled in the College of Engineering at the University of Colorado (Boulder). After leaving the University upon completion of his Sophomore year, he began a career in Land Surveying which spanned more than four decades. Kent spent parts of the last 25 years running his own surveying firm, Haynes Surveying, and was still enjoying working part-time at the time of his passing. Kent enjoyed playing and watching baseball, skiing, road trips, Christmas tree cutting, and spending time with family and friends.
Kent was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by three brothers Gary (Lenetta), Mark (Marta), and Bruce (Julie), a sister-in-law, Gladys, nephews Greg, Aaron, Matthew and Russel, nieces Shannon, Sarah and Samantha, four great-nephews and four great-nieces.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21st at 11 a.m. at Pikes Peak United Methodist Church, 2927 West Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs. Lunch reception to follow (details to be provided at the church).
In leu of flowers donations may be made in Kent’s honor to:
Colorado Springs Little League
P.O. Box 76742
Colorado Springs, CO 80970
Donations will go to help supply baseball and softball equipment, uniforms, etc. for Colorado Springs area underprivileged and/or at-risk youth.