Idaho State Journal, 02/10/05

GEORGETOWN - William Dorain "Bill" Hayes, 67, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, surrounded by his loving family, having been preceded in death by his father, William Earl Hayes, his mother, Verona Emma Schmid Hayes, his older brother, Deon A. Hayes and his brother-in-law, Lester F. Hewlett; and survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen Bunn Hayes; his daughter, Valerie Ann (Hayes) and F. Steven Ross; son, Jonathan Bunn Hayes; sister, Julianna (Hayes) Hewlett; brother, Elwyn E. "Chip" and Sandy Hayes; sister-in-law, Edra Bunn; grandchildren, Joseph Hayes and Constance Paige Brooks, Steven Douglas Brooks, Nathan Charles Brooks, Rebecca Elizabeth Brooks, and Matthew August Brooks; great-grandchildren, Jordan Douglas Brooks and Sage Lynn Brooks; step-grandchildren, Amy Garber, Amanda Ross, Michael Keller, Stacy Cunningham, and Jarrett Ross; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Bill was born in Montpelier, Idaho, on Nov. 15, 1937. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Bunn, and together they lived and raised their children in Georgetown, Idaho, where he also came to be known, loved, admired, and emulated by many wonderful people, both family and friends.

During his lifetime Bill worked for Central Farmers, Allied Chemical, Union Pacific Railroad and ultimately retired from Stauffer Chemical Co., where he held positions as chief chemist, health and safety officer and health and safety trainer. Bill also worked as a self-employed contractor, and he and his wife, Karen, built and operated "The Grub Box" for several years where he taught us to "never trust a skinny chef." 

Bill loved his family first and foremost, and had a true love for his friends and those he came in contact with. He loved people, and people loved him. He also had a true devotion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in which he served as bishop, high councilman, stake executive secretary, ward clerk, teacher and high council representative for the physical facilities of three stakes.

Among his many talents and interests were woodworking, reading, singing, the arts, music, drama and a constant quest for knowledge. 

Funeral services will be in the Georgetown LDS Chapel at noon Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, under the direction of Matthews Mortuary. Interment will be in the Georgetown Cemetery.