Joseph Hyder - Cremation Society of Virginia

Joseph Hyder

March 11, 1919 - August 30, 2011

Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office

5265 Providence Road, Suite 104

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757) 474-9409 |

Westminster Canterbury Chapel

3100 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Tuesday 9/6

Joseph Hyder Virginia Beach

Joseph Hyder, 92, died on August 30 of cancer. His love of the sea was a driving force in his life. He served as a Merchant Marine in WWII and became a naval architect. He worked for American Shipbuilding, Mr. D.K. Ludwig at National Bulk Carriers and Exxon. His career relocated him to New York City, London, England, and Kobe, Japan. He retired in Virginia Beach in 1977 and built model ships as a hobby. But he said that his true legacy was his surviving daughters, Marilyn Richey and Joanne Hyder. He is survived by his sister, Annette Hyder, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Hayden Wells Hyder. His extended family include C.L. and Clara Wells, their children, Mackenzie and Chandler, and Cheryl and Daryl Bibb. They provided great support to him throughout his life.
He strove for perfection and set high standards for himself and all those he cared about.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 3:00pm at the Westminister Canterbury Chapel. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be sent to Lee’s Friends of Virginia Beach, 7400 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23505. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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5265 Providence Road, Suite 104

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

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Westminster Canterbury Chapel

3100 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Joseph Hyder Virginia Beach Joseph Hyder, 92, died on August 30 of cancer. His love of the sea was a driving force in his life. He served as a Merchant Marine in WWII and became a naval architect. He worked for American Shipbuilding, Mr. D.K. Ludwig at National Bulk Carriers and Exxon. His career relocated…

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Very sorry to hear of Joes passing. I sailed with Joe and his lovely wife on the `Queen Elizabeth 2` ten years ago. He designed some of the ships, OIL TANKERS, I sailed on, built in England IN 1969, ESSO NORTHUMBRIA class, 250,000 tons. The world will not see his like again. Rest in Peace Joe and fair weather and a following wind. Cheers Brian Aspinall, England.

Marilyn, I was shocked to read of your Fathers passing. I have fond memories of you and Paulette playing here in Lake Shores. How lucky you are to have had your Father so long. I wish you the best of memories and hope the love and caring of family and friends will help you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Sharon Fenton Lawrence

Sandy and I were so sad to read of Joe's death. We saw him so recently as we said goodbye to Shirley, his beloved wife and a long time friend of ours. Joe was a class act, intelligent, talented, warm, and very dear. We were privileged to know him, and will remember him fondly. Our sympathy to all the family.

Dear Joe, I am so grateful for the wonderful memories and inspiration you have given me. I consider myself very fortunate to have shared an important part of my life with you and your family starting with Josie and ending with Shirley. But don't give up on me now. I intend to catch up with you one of these days, and when I do we will pick up where we left off old friend!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.