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Robert Hayes Obituary
87, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa on October 1, 1923. Robert was in the retail sales business for 50 years also during this time was an owner of a Men's Clothing Store. He retired in 1996. Robert served our country in the U.S. Army Infantry during WWII, in Luzon in the Philippines, in the Pacific Theater. While in the service he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. Robert has been President of the Chamber of Commerce in Atlantic, Iowa and is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sun City West, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his wife Gerry in 1999. Survivors include his 6 children: Mary, Tom, Jim, Mike, Joe & Patrick, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A visitation will be Wednesday, March 9. 2011, from 4-6pm with a scripture service @ 5:30pm at Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel. Mass will be 10:00am Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 19002 N. 128th Avenue Sun City West, Arizona. A committal service will be @ The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Contributions may be given to the Sun Valley Hospice 7227 E. Baseline Road Suite 129 Mesa, Arizona 85209, 480-558-2002 or the American Cancer Society 2929 E. Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona 85016, 602-553-7129.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hayes
March 15, 2011
Deepest sympathies to the Hayes family.
It's so hard to let go of our parents.
My thoughts are with you all.
Celeste Hockom
Bob and Marilyn Younger
March 12, 2011
To the family of Bob Hayes - We were sorry to read about the passing of your Father. His was a loyal sports fan and was very positive about everything. He was very proud of each of you children. A nice man to work with at the store.
Thomas Nielsen
March 12, 2011
My most sincere condolances to the Hayes family during this time of loss. Moreover, I proudly honor Bob's military service to our nation and to the world. Bob and the family are in my thoughts and prayers this weekend. May he rest in peace and may the Lord comfort all who he left behind.
Mark Peters
March 12, 2011
When I remember Bob, the first thing I see is the omnipresent yellow tape measure that he wore around his neck...he was never without it! Together with that big wide smile of his, he was the consummate salesman, and he made shopping at the Forum fun and a matter of course. He sold me my first prom suit! My deepest sympathies to my friend, Jimmy, and the entire family. May God be with all of you as He grants your dad his due peace....
Pam
March 9, 2011
Thank-you Mr. Hayes for your great service to our country!
Barb C
March 9, 2011
Nothing brightened my day as much as one of Mr. Hayes' smiles. He was indeed a special man.
March 9, 2011
Our condolances to the family at this time of loss. Bob will be remembered at the Annual St. Patrick's Concert by McNamara's Band, as one of the 3 charter members lost this year. It will be most appropriate, as our concert is a salute to America and the Armed Forces. May you find peace and comfort in these days.
Dale Thomas, Director, McNamara's Band, Keokuk
March 8, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Hayes family for their loss. Bob was one of those rare individuals that, after you got done speaking with him, your day just seemed brighter because of his demeanor and nature. We truly thank him also for his service to our great country. God Bless you all.
Darrell & Terri Jones
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