John Louis Hayes

John Louis Hayes 8/27/1919 - 6/1/2011 Resident of Tucson, AZ. In loving tribute to John, beloved husband of 63 years, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by brothers, William and Donald; sister, Rita Provost; and son, Christopher. He is survived by wife, Sarah (Ford) Hayes; sister, Theresa Hayes of San Francisco, CA; son, John Richard (Millicent) Hayes of Patterson, CA; daughter, Catherine (Brian) Clark; sons, Paul and Thomas (Suzanne) Hayes as well as ten grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. John was born in Brockton, MA, attended the University of Maryland and enlisted in the Army Air Corps during WWII. While in the service, he was a flight engineer and air crewman on B-17s and B-29s, based in the Panama Canal. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. He later piloted the PT-17, T-6, B-29, C-47, UC78 and KC-97. He retired in 1960 as a Major. He went on to work as a technical specialist on the Titan Missile and several years as a technical writer and real estate agent. He then attained the ultimate title of "couch potato". John was a father who enjoyed family trips to national parks and gatherings over the holidays. He was a loving, committed husband and a good provider. He had a unique way with words and recited many old sayings. He appreciated good humor and all things about military history. He lived well, loved much and laughed often. A Memorial Service will be held in his honor 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th, 2011 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1800 S. Kolb Rd, with interment to follow at Our Lady of the Desert Cemetery, 2151 S. Avenida Los Reyes. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E Broadway Blvd.