Charlene Hayes' Obituary
Best friends forever Mom and Me Picking flowers and climbing trees A shoulder to cry on, secrets to share Warm hearts and hands that really care ~ Unknown
Donna Charlene Hayes, age 82, passed away March 22, 2016 at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, CA.
Charlene was born on January 11, 1934 to Harvey & Cecelia (Davis) Crain in Centerville, IA. She was united in marriage to WIlbur Hayes on June 24, 1950 in Centerville.
Charlene loved spending time with her extended family, especially her grandson, Ian. She will always be remembered for her excellent cooking and baking and worked for several years at the Centerville Community School District and was the manager of the Appanoose Country Club. She was a member of the Irene Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and the VFW Women's Auxiliary. Her hobbies included fishing, camping and traveling.
Charlene is survived by her daughter and family, Charla, Ronald and Ian Gomez of Camarillo, CA, her sister, Mary Lou Priest of Eugene, OR and her brother and sister-in-law Dick and Yvonne Crain of Carson, CA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur, her parents and her brother Jess Crain.
Charlene's wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory in Centerville, Iowa. Burial will follow at the Dale Cemetery, north of Centerville. Memorials have been established to the family of Charlene Hayes and may be mailed to Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa, 52544. Condolences may be shared online at www.langefh.com.
Celebration of Life
2016-10-08 11:00:00
Lange Funeral Home & Crematory
1900 South 18th St
Centerville
IA
52544
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