James Jonathan Hayes
Kittitas Co., WA

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Contributed by:  Shelli Steedman 4/20/2007

James J. 'Johnnie' Hayes, 98, of Rt. 2 in the Thrall area, died Wednesday
[died February 23, 1977] at a local nursing home.  He was born February 22,
1879 (headstone 1880) in Otoe County, Neb.  He came here from Iowa in 1883
and lived in School District No. 12 for 80 years.  He farmed in the Badger
Pocket and Denmark areas until 1967 when he moved to Thrall.

He and Dorothy (Tillie) Curtis were married Jan. 29, 1899.  She preceded him
in death Oct. 6, 1972.  Survivors include:  two daughters, Mrs. Hazel
Indermuhle and Mrs. Velma Casey, and one brother, Harry Hayes, all of
Ellensburg; seven grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, and 21 great great
grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by three sons:  James, George and
Earl.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Evenson Chapel.  The Rev.
Alvin Lustie will officiate and burial will follow at the IOOF cemetery.