Kristen Lynn Fish

Kristen Lynn (Hayward) Fish, of Lakeside, Arizona, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Show Low, Arizona, one day after her 60th birthday.

Kristen was born on March 5, 1966, in Laramie, Wyoming, to her parents, James Louis and Marilyn (Clark) Hayward. She grew up with a deep sense of compassion and care for others, qualities that remained at the center of her life.

Kristen was devoted to her family and found great joy in serving and caring for those she loved. She especially cherished working side by side with her husband, Robert, making repairs on homes and building a life together through shared effort and dedication. She often told Robert that he was the best thing that ever happened to her and expressed how much she loved the family she married into.

She had a lively spirit and enjoyed singing, solving crossword puzzles, playing trivia, and watching game shows, particularly on the Game Show Network. Kristen had a special love for animals and a remarkable gift for making others smile. Her warmth, kindness, and genuine love for people left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Kristen is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Robert A. Fish; her sister-in-law, Charlotte Dunbar; brother, Ronnie Dunbar; sister, Mary Grizwald; brother, Robert Grizwald; sister, Robin Cottrell; brother, David Cottrell; brother, Mike Fish; and sister, Bernadette Fish.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her loving heart, joyful spirit, and the countless lives she touched.