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ROBERT V. HAYS

1924 - 2016

ROBERT V. HAYS obituary, 1924-2016, Kansas City, MO

BORN

1924

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Porter Funeral Homes & Crematory - Kansas City

1835 Minnesota Avenue

Kansas City, Kansas

ROBERT HAYS Obituary

Robert "RV" Hays, 91, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 5, at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 416 N. 14th St. Kansas City, KS 66102. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday at Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS with a Rosary prayed at 4:45 PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Cathedral of St. Peter. Bob was born June 8, 1924 in Kansas City, KS to John W. Hays and Teresa M. Goestal Hays and was a lifetime resident. He was a graduate of Bishop Ward High School and the University of Kansas (Forever a Jayhawk Fan). Bob was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII. He served aboard the USS Lexington and USS Yorktown, flying in the Curtis Helldiver dive bomber, he was awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses. His first mission was first carrier raid on Tokyo, other campaigns include Iwo Jima, Okinawa, sinking of Japanese battleship Yamato. He was shot down in the Sea of Japan and was a member of then the Dunker's Club. After the war he was a Police Officer in KCK, office manager at Sunshine Biscuits and an auditor for the BPU retiring in 1989. He was a lifelong member of the Cathedral of St. Peter Catholic Church in Kansas City, KS. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and daughter Margaret Vogrin and brother John W. Hays. He is survived by children Catherine M. Hays, Robert W. Hays, Martha K. Abbott, Rosemary Gallego, 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Bob was the ultimate "never knew a stranger" and said Hi I'm Bob with one "O" and was known to the younger crowd as "Uncle Bob". (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400) Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory

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Published by Kansas City Star on May 3, 2016.

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Mary Rogers

May 16, 2020

I am sorry for the loss of your father. You don't know me but I respectfully request one of his children please reach out to me so I can ask you about an experience your father may have had. My number is 480.251.0061. I would be eternally grateful. This is regarding my son who passed away in 2001 that your dad may be aware of. Thank you so much.

Mary Rogers

May 15, 2020

I just read about the passing of your father and am very sorry. I know you don't know me, but if one of his children could please contact me, I have a really important question to ask you about an experience your father may have had. My number is 480.251.0061. I would be eternally grateful.

Mark Howard

June 20, 2016

My grandma and grandpa (Judge Claflin) lived next door and we grew up with him as our Uncle too! Always kooky and loud when he would come over and give us kids a ration of you know what--in a great way. So sad to hear this news especially so long after he passed. The stories were extremely entertaining and now seem priceless!

Cathy Bukaty Peterson

May 5, 2016

As I'm seeing his smiling face in this obituary photo, I am finding myself smiling too. Bob had that effect on people -- he was warm, kind and caring. I remember him visiting my Mom when she lived in an assisted living home, and I know he reached out to many people with his special brand of humor. God bless, Kathy and all.

Mary Traffis

May 5, 2016

The world is a lot sadder now,by loosing Bob with one O. He had a great sense of humor and I loved listening to his stories.
What a life he lived. My sympathies to the family and especially to Christopher.

Barb Williams

May 5, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. He was very dear to my heart as you all know. I am sorry I couldn't attend the service but know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love You All

Jo Roach & Family

May 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Debbie Pack

May 4, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Katie and Martha you are in our hearts.

Kimberley Kenny

May 3, 2016

It will be so sad this summer not to have Bob standing on his back deck calling "little girl, can I have one of your tomatoes?" (I have not been a little girl for over 35 years. He was so funny.

Joyce Holzhuter

May 3, 2016

My sympathy to the family and Irene. We all know this is what Bob has wanted for some time. He is happy and at peace. May he rest in peace.

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