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Terry Hayes Obituary
Terry was born January 13, 1977 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Gregory Brent Hayes and Laura Jane Maxwell Hayes. He married Brandy Lyn Harris in Menan, Idaho on April 30, 1999.
Terry was raised in Lewisville, Idaho and attended schools in Menan and Rigby, Idaho. He graduated from Rigby High School and continued his education at Eastern Idaho Technical College studying computers. He worked for Hayes Construction, Woodland Furniture, Structural Panel Systems, a reporter for the Jefferson Star, Intermountain Auto Recyclers, Ririe Auto Parts and as the Ririe City Dog Catcher.
Terry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the South Fork Archers, Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society, and was a Flint Knapper. He enjoyed gem faceting and making jewelry, traveling, being in the out of doors and wilderness, was an avid reader, photography, music, scary movies and tinkering. He loved life and was friendly to all people. He was a loving husband and father.
Terry is survived by his wife Brandy Lyn Hayes. His children, HarLee D. Hayes of Pocatello, ID and Maxwell Gregory Hayes of Ririe, Idaho. His parents, Greg and Laura Hayes of Lewisville, ID. Sisters, Marilyn Hayes of Lewisville, ID and Misty (Adam) Rhodes of Menan, ID. A brother, Gary (Danyel) Hayes of Lewisville, ID, and grandmother Barbara Maxwell of Rigby, ID.
Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry and Veona Hayes, grandfather, Charles Maxwell, his uncles, Bruce Hayes and Don Hayes.
A funeral service will be held in Terry's honor on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Eckersell Memorial Chapel (101 W Main Street, Rigby, ID). A viewing will be held Monday, October 15, 2018 from 6 to 7:30 PM and again on Tuesday prior to services from 9:30 to 10:45 AM, both at Eckersell's. The interment will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery following the services.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robin Jergins
December 19, 2018
Dear Brandy, I'm so sorry to hear about Terry's passing. My heart hurts for yours; keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
October 31, 2018
Very sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.
Richard Gilchrist
October 16, 2018
Dear Brandy & Family
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. The Richard Gichrist family
Leigh Britt
October 16, 2018
Brandy
Very sorry for your loss. Terry ordered parts from me for many years and will be remembered fondly.
Amy Tafoya
October 15, 2018
Dear Brandy & Family,
We send our love and prayers. May you find peace and comfort from the many memories and love Terry has left. Hugs to all of you.
Amy Tafoya & family
Matt Ingram
October 15, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. Terry was a pleasure to be around at work. Thinking of your family at this time.
Jeff Schow
October 15, 2018
Terry will be definitely missed around the office. Knowing both Brandy and Terry my heart goes out to her and her family. I am so sorry for you loss.
BARRY BURKE
October 15, 2018
Brandy,
We are so sorry for you loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Love Barry & Rae
Your neighbor..
October 15, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Hayes family. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19
SherRee Jack
October 15, 2018
Brandy, my heart aches for you and your family. Terry is such a happy and loving friend. This will be a difficult thing but you are strong and I know that you can do all things things through Christ, who will help you carry this load. He is always there for you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Bryce Harmon
October 14, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss
Noel Lehmberg-Gretzner
October 13, 2018
So very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for your family.
October 13, 2018
He was a beautiful soul inside and out! Heaven is now a more beautiful place now as he takes his place beside Lord our Father. My prayers our with his beautiful wife, kids, friends and family. May the Lord bless you all and keep you.
Rick & Pam Harris
October 12, 2018
Brandy, we were so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish we could be there with you. We love you
NIKKI BALER
October 12, 2018
What a terrible loss, not only for family, but for friends and the community. Terry always brought a smile to so many faces, and the love for his family was very obvious. RIP Terry, and my love, thoughts, and prayers are with Brandy, HarLee, and Max at this time.
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