John was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and raised in Baxter Springs, Kan. He served as a staff sergeant cryptographer in India during World War II and loved telling stories about his several ocean crossings and adventures during his time in the service. John worked for the University of Tulsa for 28 years, most recently as vice-president of finance and business administration before his retirement in 1986. After he retired, John served on many local boards connected with the Catholic Church: Bishop Kelley High School; Tulsa Teachers Credit Union; and The Newman Club at The University of Tulsa. John and Helen traveled often, visiting their children throughout the United States and Europe. He delighted in his grandchildren and them in him. John loved to fish, anywhere and anytime. He especially loved his annual fishing trip to Montana, which he made for over 50 years, beginning with friends, eventually with his sons and finally with his friends, sons and grandsons. Having his grandchildren join the group was one of his most cherished memories. John was preceded in death by: his father and mother, James and Minnie Hayes; sister, Camilla Eck Gifford; brothers, Richard, and Charles Hayes; and grandchildren, Michael Hayes Gray, and Steven Willars Hayes.
John was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and raised in Baxter Springs, Kan. He served as a staff sergeant cryptographer in India during World War II and loved telling stories about his several ocean crossings and adventures during his time in the service. John worked for the University of Tulsa for 28 years, most recently as vice-president of finance and business administration before his retirement in 1986. After he retired, John served on many local boards connected with the Catholic Church: Bishop Kelley High School; Tulsa Teachers Credit Union; and The Newman Club at The University of Tulsa. John and Helen traveled often, visiting their children throughout the United States and Europe. He delighted in his grandchildren and them in him. John loved to fish, anywhere and anytime. He especially loved his annual fishing trip to Montana, which he made for over 50 years, beginning with friends, eventually with his sons and finally with his friends, sons and grandsons. Having his grandchildren join the group was one of his most cherished memories. John was preceded in death by: his father and mother, James and Minnie Hayes; sister, Camilla Eck Gifford; brothers, Richard, and Charles Hayes; and grandchildren, Michael Hayes Gray, and Steven Willars Hayes.
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