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Hayes McCallum Obituary
Richfield, MN
Hayes Shipman McCallum, 75, passed away after a courageous six month battle with brain cancer. Hayes was born in Jackson, MS, to Hayes Shipman and Annie Lyda Heard McCallum. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marcia; brother, James (Danie) of Tucson, AZ; brother in law, Ken Thornton (Julia) of Las Vegas, NV, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Idaho and Florida areas.
Hayes graduated from Provine High School and received his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Miss. State University in 1961. He later received his MBA from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA in 1970.
Hayes's dream through his entire life was to fly airplanes. In 1966 Hayes's dream was realized when he began his flying career as a pilot for Northwest Airline (NWA). He retired in 1999, but continued as a training instructor for five years.
Hayes continued his involvement in the aviation field through his co ownership of Environ Laboratories, an international known engineering testing laboratory, in Minneapolis, MN.
Hayes's life was filled with challenges and opportunities, which he always met with a smile. He was a unique person who truly loved everyone and was loved by many. He was respected for his kind spirit and gentle manner.
Services are scheduled for Saturday, July 19 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, visitation at 10:00, funeral at 11:00 and interment at Lakewood Memorial Park on Clinton Blvd immediately following the service.
The family is receiving friends at the Catering by George's at Reservoir Pointe in Ridgeland starting at 3:00. Please come and share your experiences and fun stories of Hayes's life.
In lieu of flowers memorials to your charity of choice or Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, to be used for educational training of physicians at Mayo Clinic, in memory of Hayes S. McCallum.
God bless us all.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shannon Madison
September 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mr . Macallums passing . Marcia, Please stop in and see me some time at Champps . I miss you!
July 19, 2014
Dear Marcia,
As a classmate of Hayes at Northwest and with the relatively closeness in seniority numbers we had little opportunity to be around each other very much. Never-the-less learned to appreciate him and with his serious approach toward our careers. Hayes, though quite reserved, always had a very kind, friendly greeting or word at those times we met. This was much appreciated. My most heartfelt sympathy is sent your way and trust you will feel the support and love being sent your way from all those who had known Hayes in his NWA career. Roger Moberg, Captain. NWA (Ret.)
John Campbell
July 19, 2014
I always enjoyed Hayes any time I flew with him. We were both Southern boys, and if my memory serves me (which is not certain anymore), Hayes still had some of his Southern accent. It was a real pleasure knowing him.
God bless
John Campbell
Thelma Mitchell
July 18, 2014
Dear Marcia,
I and Jerry are so sorry for your loss. Hayes was a delightful person, he did not live to for from my husband
Jerry. Hayes and I graduated from Provine together. I had known him for
years. May God be with you and yours
Thel Mitchell
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