Vaughn A. Hayes, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2002 in Leeds, Utah after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born November 27, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Roy and Ethel Clark Hayes. He married Carol Cluff on June 12, 1953. The marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple.
Vaughn was an avid golfer and member of Goldwing Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed sailing, antique car restoration, hiking, and being outdoors in the Earth's beautiful surroundings.
Grandpa (Pocco) was a loving, bright light in his grandchildren's eyes and an example and inspiration to his daughters, family and friends. We will miss you so very much.
Surviving family include his wife, Carol Joyce Cluff Hayes of Leeds, UT; daughters, Susan (Phil) Butikofer of San Ramon, CA; Julie (Dave) Wade of Cokeville, WY; and Stacey (Ruben) Garcia of St. George, UT; grandchildren, Adam Evans, Zach Evans, Kayte Emery, Vincent Garcia, Brennan Garcia, and Madison Wade; sisters, Wanda Hausman of St. George, UT and Cleo Cook of Salt Lake City, UT; brothers, Jack Hayes of Twin Falls, ID; Pete Hayes of Alpine, WY; and Ted Hayes and Ken Hayes, both of Salt Lake City, UT.
The family would like to give special thanks to Vaughn's brother, Jack Hayes, for his constant care and unconditional love during Vaughn's illness.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Leeds LDS Chapel. Friends and family may call Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time for services at the Chapel. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George, Utah. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury & Beard Mortuary, (435) 673-2454.
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