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Marsha HAYES Obituary
August 13, 1952 - July 19, 2021
Marsha passed away July 19, 2021, with her longtime love and partner, Craig Hallett, by her side.
Her love of people and enthusiasm for life were evident from the moment you met her. A welcoming hug was always preceded by her radiant smile.
Marsha was born in Spokane and grew up on the south hill where she attended grade school at Comstock then Wilson. Graduated high school from Ferris and attended Central Washington University in 1970 and Eastern Washington University in 1971.
Marsha loved to travel, and as a young adult lived in Florida, South Carolina, and Palm Springs. But she always returned home to Spokane's south hill.
She worked as a lighting consultant for Phoenix Electric-where clients became friends.
Marsha is survived by her brother, Ken Hayes, of Kennewick, WA; sister, Sue Hayes Overland, of Spokane Valley, WA, and sister, Sally Hayes Petrigac of Elyria, OH.
Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
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Debbie Cornell Brogan
August 23, 2021
Dear Family of Marsha, I am so sorry for your loss. I was lucky to know Marsha as my first friend when I moved to Spokane in 1965. She and I had the distinction of flunking PE at Sac in 8th grade. We racked up hundreds of demerits one semester for not wearing our complete uniforms (shoes & socks) during the gymnastics section! Our parents united in going to the school principal in protest on our behalf. The compromise as I remember was getting grade D instead of F so we could move on to Ferris. I was really looking forward to seeing her at this past 50th Ferris reunion. I will always remember her fondly and miss that beautiful smile, warm friendship and inner light she radiated. My sincere condolences to her family and to Craig.
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