Darrell E. Hayes, 82, of Clyde, OH passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1933 in Kenilworth, UT, the son of Alfred and Sylvia (Eskelson) Hayes, Jr.
Darrell married Jeanne Michaels on May 15, 1996 in Manti, UT and she survives. He was a Lineman with the Epthraim Utah Telephone Company. He also made boots for the Osman Group and owned Country Cobbler Shoe & Boot Repair. Darrell was an active and diligent member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed woodworking, listening to country music, the mountains of Utah and always serving others. His greatest love was his family.
Darrell is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Jeanne Hayes, Fremont, OH; children, Darrell B. (Leann) Hayes, Davis (Starla) Hayes, Debra (Rex) Neilsen, Denise Thursby, twin daughters, Amy (Steve) Oliver and Kimberly (Joe) Shupe, Douglas Hayes, Connie (James) Saffran, Oregon, OH, Patrick (Janine) Hoffman, Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Shirley Hayes, Gibsonburg, OH; twenty-seven grandchildren and thirty-seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Hoffman, infant daughter, Deanna Hayes; brothers, Robert, John and William Hayes; son-in-law, Mike Thursby.
Visitation: Thursday from 4 – 7 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Friday, November 20, 2015, 10:30 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 801 Smith Rd, Fremont, with one hour of visitation at church prior to the service. President Phillip Wylykanowitz will officiate.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH.
Memorials: The American Heart Association or to the Church Missionary Program.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Rhonda Soper
Jeanne, we were so saddened yesterday when we got the news that Darrell had passed. They told us in Council meeting and I cried through the whole meeting. Our hearts are broken… and yet we realize he is no longer in any pain. We have been trying to call you but the cell phone is full and we can’t leave messages. Please know that we love you very much and our prayers are with you at this time. We will see you Friday. Love you!! Bob and Rhonda
Mike Brockway
Darrell will be missed by all. Most of all I’ll miss his sense of humor. May God be with you and all the family.
Susan Dendinger Russell
Jeanne, I am so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a good, kind, generous cowboy. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to meet him while living in Ohio.
Rita Foster
Darrell . was one of the kindest and dearest man iI have ever known. I was blessed t o have him as a Home Teacher. I will never forget him and his kindness.
Gail Ridoutt
What a wonderful, dear companion you’ve had for 19 years. (And God-willing, more.) There is simply never a good time to lose someone you love, whose company you enjoy, whose life completes your life. We will miss his gentle presence and generous wisdom for a long time to come.
Gail Ridoutt