Forrest Hayes Obituary (2014) - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Forrest Timothy Hayes

Forrest Timothy Hayes
May 10, 1962-November 23, 2013
Resident of Santa Cruz
Forrest Timothy Hayes was born on May 10th, 1962 in Dearborn, Michigan to his parents Herbert and Virginia Hayes. He passed away unexpectedly on November 23rd, 2013 in Santa Cruz, California at the age of 51. He was the beloved husband of 17 years to Denise and the loving father of Lauren, Danielle, Lily, Rosco, and Zosia. He is also survived by his two sisters Betty and Sandy, and his brother Palmer. Forrest was preceded in death by his parents. Forrest will be remembered above all as a loving husband and father. More than anything else he enjoyed spending time with his family at home and on his boat. His brilliant mind, contagious smile, and warm embrace will be missed and cherished in memories by his friends and family.

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Published in Santa Cruz Sentinel on Jan. 12, 2014.

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July 20, 2014

I feel so sorry for his wife and kids. God Bless this family.

July 17, 2014

Forrest was a wonderful manager for Explorer Suspension system in 1996. I am very very sorry for your loss. - Lynn A

Lynn A

July 12, 2014

So very sorry for your loss....

July 11, 2014

So sorry for the tragedy that afflicted your family. Take time to grieve and heal in a way that works for you. Remember all the fun & humorous times. Laughter eases the pain and time will lessen the heartache. God bless!

Sharon Lidrbauch

July 10, 2014

Was touched by the compassionate and heartfelt words in Tim's obituary. I pray for Tim's peaceful passing and also that his family will have the fortitude to move forward from this mournful event.

Mingo

July 10, 2014

Thinking of your family during this difficult time.

A W

July 10, 2014

so sad to see this case unfold....i'm truly so sorry for the family and the wife nay you have the strenght to go thru all this

Angelina I

July 9, 2014

Ms. Denise, May you have all the strength to go thru what no woman should in the next coming months with all your children, if there was another safe planet to vacation on, wouldn't it be wonderful. Memories, pictures and your love will see you and your children thru this God bless you, my heart cries for you...You are their HERO !!

July 9, 2014

So sad when someone is taken too early. Thoughts and prayers are with the family

July 9, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Tim Hayes. May God Eternal be of comfort to you in the loss you bear now and in days ahead. Peace.

Carol

July 9, 2014

Bernitha Rice

January 12, 2014

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you
you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same;
but as God calls us one by one,
the Chain will link again.

My thoughts & prayers are with the family of Forrest. Love & hugs to all of you. Aunt Par

Parthena Mathewson

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