Ruth Emma Hayes Passed Away

Ruth E. Hayes passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. She was born on March 16, 1951 to Samuel and Selma Hayes in Mandan, North Dakota.

She graduated from West Seattle High School in 1969.

Ruth was an artist and was passionate about cross stich, worked with children for many years at West Seattle Assembly of God in Children’s church, Sunday School and Missionettes. She loved Star Trek, the ocean, walking in the woods, reading, cats and tigers.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Selma Hayes as well as many other family members.

She is survived by her siblings Linda M. Hayes of Seattle; Kenneth L. Hayes (Donna M.) of Sumner, Donald S. Hayes (Donna L) of Covington, Jonathan G. Hayes of Seattle, David W. Hayes of Auburn, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Eastside Christian Church located at 4500 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116.

In lieu of flowers Ruth would like donations be in her name to:

Seattle Animal Shelter, 2016 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98019 or Woodland Park Zoo, 601 N 59th St. Seattle, WA 98103.