Virginia Wilder "Gin" Hayes

Virginia "Gin" Wilder Hayes, 96, died peacefully in her home in Carmel, California on March 12, 2018. She was born on January 28, 1922, in Blaine, Washington to C.V. and Ella (McFarland) Wilder. After growing up in Bellingham, Gin attended Mills College in Oakland, California and then the University of Washington, where she was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She had a keen eye for art, being an accomplished painter herself. Gardening was a lifelong hobby she enjoyed, as well as traveling the world, which she continued to do so well into her 80's. Gin was an astute investor in the stock market, meticulously researching her trades, just like she meticulously researched all of her endeavors in life. She was a smart, independent woman who was always interesting to be around. Gin is survived by her son Gordy (Sarah) of Bellingham, grandchildren Nicole (Chip), Tab (Jennifer), Christy (Mark), Cari (Chuck), Cami (Marty), Craig, Jr. (Sara) and Calvin (Elizabeth) and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by them all. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings L.K. "Bud" Wilder, Anita Sorrel, and Chuck Wilder, Jr., and her son Craig Hayes. A private service for immediate family members was held in Carmel.