Daniel S. Hayes Obituary (1930 - 2010)

“Dan”Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 21, 2010. Dan was born in Salt Lake City on April 16, 1930 to Daniel F. and Bessie Carlson Hayes, the first of their three children.After high school Dan worked with his father in the family plastering contracting business. He later accepted an offer of employment in law enforcement with Midvale City, eventually moving to the rank of Detective in Murray City’s Criminal Division. Dan left police work to establish his own business – Artcraft Kitchen Remodeling. Dan had a great zest for living and enjoying the great outdoors- hunting, fishing and boating. In his later years golfing with his friends was Dan’s passion. Dan was a gifted artist whose many paintings focused on the beauty of nature.Dan married Ruth M. Stringham. They had three children; Steven D. Hayes, Catherine Hayes and Terry J. Hayes. They later divorced. Dan then married Margie O’Driscoll Romney. One child was born from this marriage, Paul E. Hayes. Margie had two children from her previous marriage, Michael G. Romney Hayes and Kathleen A. Romney Hayes. In addition Dan is “Grandpa” to 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dan is also survived by his sister Barbara Bradley and family and his brother Dennis T. Hayes and family.Our family extends grateful thanks to Crosslands Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and dedication in caring for Dan the last year of his life.Funeral services will be held Thursday October 28, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, and (10600 So.) A viewing will be held prior to services from 10 -11:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions can be mailed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Utah Chapter, 855 E. 4800 S. Ste 100 SLC, UT 84107 or online at alz.org.