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Max Hayes Obituary

MAX AARON HAYES Max passed away at his home on Friday, December 9, 2005. He was born in Dinuba, CA on August 3, 1919, and moved to Fresno at the age of ten. He married Estelle Simmons in September of 1939 and they had a loving 66 year marriage. Max graduated from Roosevelt High School and in later years attended Fresno Cty College. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Army. Max started his own business, Max Hayes Plumbing and Heating Co., in 1947. He retired from the business in 1980. The business is still family owned by his son-in-law and three grandsons. In later years, because of his love of music, he learned to play the piano, bringing many hours of enjoyment to his famiy and friends. Max is survived by his wife Estelle; and two daughters, Judy Swenson and her husband Bob and Nancy McCray and her husband Ken of Sierra Vista, AZ; six grandchildren, Scott, Mark and Rick Swenson and his wife Lisa of Fresno, Melissa Sadorf and her husband David and Heather McCray of Sierra Vista, AZ, and Matt McCray and his wife Tiffany of Loveland, CO; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Phillip Hayes; and two nieces. He loved the Lord with all of his heart, mind and spirit. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at 12168 Willow in Clovis, on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. WHITEHURSTSullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel1525 E. Saginaw (559)227-4048

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Published by Fresno Bee from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20, 2005.

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Donna Grunau

December 14, 2005

I rejoice with you that this Christmas season Mr Hayes will be in the Lord's presence, face to face. I pray your families will feel His Presence during your time of loss.



I was in Mrs Hayes 6th grade Sunday school class at Cedar Ave Baptist Church back in the 1960's. I lived across the street from the McCrays and babysat Melissa and Matt when they were very samll. What a blessing your families have been in my life.

Merry Christmas to you all.

~Donna (Huebert) Grunau

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December 12, 2005

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