Obituary: Hayes, Delane R. “Del”
Age 87
He is survived by his son Rick D. Hayes, Elk, WA; daughters D. Renee Whipple, Spokane, WA, Debra R. Hayes, Spokane, WA, Denise D. Kestell, Spokane, WA, and Abigail Shelton, Scipio, UT.
His brothers are Myron, Merald, Donald, Kenny, Curits, Leland, Gary, and Stanley; sisters Marlys Statton, Barbara Kramer, June Johnston, and Margie Stultz.
He has 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Del was born 87 years ago in Minnesota.
He and his former wife, Lorraine moved to Spokane in the early 1950s where they raised their children on a farm in Elk, Washington.
Del loved working the land and raising cattle that he treated as beloved pets.
He later owned a logging company in partnership with his son, Rick.
Del’s greatest moments, apart from keeping up with the challenges of raising four daughters, were annual elk hunting trips with his son and grandson.
Our family never tired of hearing about the memorable hunting trip where a persistent bear nearly led to Del’s early demise before Rick finally prevailed and the bear permanently left the camp.
Del made Avalon Care Center his home for the past eight years.
His family wishes to thank the doctors and staff for their loving care and support.
Del was a wonderful father and grandfather and his family shall miss him dearly.
Funeral services to be held at Hennessey Funeral Home, 2203 N. Division on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 2p.m.
with burial to follow at the Chattaroy Cemetery.
A memorial service shall be held at the South Hill Kingdom Hall, 2405 E. 57th Ave. on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 4 p.m.
Please visit Del’s online memorial at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.