Richard D. Hayes IV

Richard D. Hayes, IV, passed away April 3, 2003 in Flagstaff. He was born on September 20, 1979 in Jacksonville, FL, on board Jacksonville Naval Air Station. From 1979 to 1989, Richard grew up in Florida, Virginia and Maryland. In 1989, the Hayes family settled in Chandler. Richard attended Chandler Public Schools, graduating from Chandler High in 1997. In August 2000, Richard transferred to NAU in Flagstaff, AZ, where he built an incredibly rich and fulfilling life both on and off campus. Richard was nearing completion of a double major in Physics and Astronomy and was scheduled to graduate in December 2003. He worked for NAU, first at the University Book Store as a computer repair tech and then at CTEL (Center for Technology Enhanced Learning) as a computer systems technician. He leaves behind many dear friends and colleagues at NAU. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Linda; brothers: Robert (Melanie) and Ryan; grandmother, Cali Fisher and a niece, Katie. A memorial service for Richard will be held 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at Bueler Mortuary Chapel, 14 W. Hulet Drive in Chandler. To honor his memory and his work, an account as been set up at any Bank of America Branch, account #004654158744, to establish a scholarship for Physics/Astronomy majors at NAU. The family respectfully requests a contribution in lieu of flowers.