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James Hays Obituary

James K. Hays 4/21/1950 - 9/29/2015 Jim Hays, age 65, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was born April 21, 1950 in Oakland, CA to James and Betty Hays. Jim loved spending time in the outdoors fishing and camping with his family and friends. He also enjoyed reading and collecting coins and model trains. Jim was an honest and straight-forward individual and others always knew exactly where they stood with him. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Ann Henderson-Hays. He is survived by his children Rick Muder, Sandy Jones, Jim Muder, Kelly Muder, John Muder and Jim Hays, sister Sharon Carlin and many loving relatives and friends. The family would like to thank Hospice House for all of their love and care. A Funeral Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home at 1 PM on Saturday, October 3rd. Committal will follow at Bethany Cemetery, 3744 Mt. Baker Hwy in Everson. Reception following at the family home, 5800 Truck Rd. in Deming. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com. WESTFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2015.

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tracy Muder

October 8, 2015

RIP grandpa Jim

Krista Nickles

October 2, 2015

James was a very loving man. He always was very nice to me. I am very glade he part my life. I know he is smiling up there holding Annie hand. He missed her dearly. Two very special people. I love you dad Hays. Look forward seeing you in heaven some day.

October 1, 2015

May god be with the family at this time of loss. its never easy but JIM is in such a better place. may god help you all get trough this and give you strength.

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