Smithville Times, 5/24/2001:
Shirley Jean Hayes was released from her battle with a brain tumor on 5/14, 2001. She fought her disease as she lived her life--with dignity, humor, courage, and both giving and being surrounded by love. Hayes was born on her uncle's farm outside of Cato, NY, to Herbert and Thelma Bush on 10/12/1931. She married twice, Richard Bowen on 8/21/1954
and Norman Hayes on 2/25/1973. Her children, both natural and by marriage, remained a focal point in her life even after reaching their adulthood. Family gatherings at her house were sure to include her special raisin cookies and/or apple cake. She loved baking, playing cards and visiting with family or friends and continued to do each until her final few months. She and her sister moved to Smithville in the 1990s to be closer to most of her children. Survivors include her sister, Florence Rosenquist of Smithville; children, Dawn McChesney of Smithville, Richard Bowen of Port Byron, NY, Debbie Borja of Smithville, Kenneth Bowen of Smithville, Linda MacIntyre of Smithville, and Connie Bowen-Mack of Smithville; mother-in-law, Ethel Wilson of Smithville; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, Harry. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, 5/16 at Pendergrass-People's Mortuary, followed by internment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Shirley Jean Hayes was released from her battle with a brain tumor on 5/14, 2001. She fought her disease as she lived her life--with dignity, humor, courage, and both giving and being surrounded by love. Hayes was born on her uncle's farm outside of Cato, NY, to Herbert and Thelma Bush on 10/12/1931. She married twice, Richard Bowen on 8/21/1954
and Norman Hayes on 2/25/1973. Her children, both natural and by marriage, remained a focal point in her life even after reaching their adulthood. Family gatherings at her house were sure to include her special raisin cookies and/or apple cake. She loved baking, playing cards and visiting with family or friends and continued to do each until her final few months. She and her sister moved to Smithville in the 1990s to be closer to most of her children. Survivors include her sister, Florence Rosenquist of Smithville; children, Dawn McChesney of Smithville, Richard Bowen of Port Byron, NY, Debbie Borja of Smithville, Kenneth Bowen of Smithville, Linda MacIntyre of Smithville, and Connie Bowen-Mack of Smithville; mother-in-law, Ethel Wilson of Smithville; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, Harry. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, 5/16 at Pendergrass-People's Mortuary, followed by internment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Smithville Times, 5/24/2001:
Shirley Jean Hayes was released from her battle with a brain tumor on 5/14, 2001. She fought her disease as she lived her life--with dignity, humor, courage, and both giving and being surrounded by love. Hayes was born on her uncle's farm outside of Cato, NY, to Herbert and Thelma Bush on 10/12/1931. She married twice, Richard Bowen on 8/21/1954
and Norman Hayes on 2/25/1973. Her children, both natural and by marriage, remained a focal point in her life even after reaching their adulthood. Family gatherings at her house were sure to include her special raisin cookies and/or apple cake. She loved baking, playing cards and visiting with family or friends and continued to do each until her final few months. She and her sister moved to Smithville in the 1990s to be closer to most of her children. Survivors include her sister, Florence Rosenquist of Smithville; children, Dawn McChesney of Smithville, Richard Bowen of Port Byron, NY, Debbie Borja of Smithville, Kenneth Bowen of Smithville, Linda MacIntyre of Smithville, and Connie Bowen-Mack of Smithville; mother-in-law, Ethel Wilson of Smithville; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, Harry. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, 5/16 at Pendergrass-People's Mortuary, followed by internment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Shirley Jean Hayes was released from her battle with a brain tumor on 5/14, 2001. She fought her disease as she lived her life--with dignity, humor, courage, and both giving and being surrounded by love. Hayes was born on her uncle's farm outside of Cato, NY, to Herbert and Thelma Bush on 10/12/1931. She married twice, Richard Bowen on 8/21/1954
and Norman Hayes on 2/25/1973. Her children, both natural and by marriage, remained a focal point in her life even after reaching their adulthood. Family gatherings at her house were sure to include her special raisin cookies and/or apple cake. She loved baking, playing cards and visiting with family or friends and continued to do each until her final few months. She and her sister moved to Smithville in the 1990s to be closer to most of her children. Survivors include her sister, Florence Rosenquist of Smithville; children, Dawn McChesney of Smithville, Richard Bowen of Port Byron, NY, Debbie Borja of Smithville, Kenneth Bowen of Smithville, Linda MacIntyre of Smithville, and Connie Bowen-Mack of Smithville; mother-in-law, Ethel Wilson of Smithville; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and brother, Harry. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, 5/16 at Pendergrass-People's Mortuary, followed by internment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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