David Thomas Hayes, 82 of Avon Lake gained his eternal reward surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born June 12, 1939 to parents Buell and Ada (nee Harding) Hayes in Gallipolis, OH.
Tom attended Gallipolis City schools and graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1957. He was the first graduate to receive the Science Award sponsored by the Gallipolis Clinic. Tom went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University, his Master's from Duke University and his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. He began his teaching career at Lincoln High School in Cleveland but soon continued his career by teaching math and computer education at The Ohio State University, then Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, OH. His last employment was with the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, OH.
Tom's family is blessed to have joyous memories of his time here. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa with a brain that didn't quit. He was always ready to tell a joke, golf or travel the world. During Tom's journey with Parkinson's disease, he and his family were aware that God loves us and He would give us strength to face whatever confronts us. Tom's wishes were granted by getting to stay home during this journey and ending with his cremation with no services. With heaven in his view, it is comforting to know that he is in his eternal home and in time, we will join him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Nancy (nee Clark) Hayes; loving children Kari and John; cherished grandchildren Amanda, Molly, Kylen, Ryan, Kamryn and Andrew.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Grover and Glenn Ward.
Memorial contributions in Tom's memory may be forwarded to a charity of your choice.
Tom attended Gallipolis City schools and graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1957. He was the first graduate to receive the Science Award sponsored by the Gallipolis Clinic. Tom went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University, his Master's from Duke University and his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. He began his teaching career at Lincoln High School in Cleveland but soon continued his career by teaching math and computer education at The Ohio State University, then Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, OH. His last employment was with the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, OH.
Tom's family is blessed to have joyous memories of his time here. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa with a brain that didn't quit. He was always ready to tell a joke, golf or travel the world. During Tom's journey with Parkinson's disease, he and his family were aware that God loves us and He would give us strength to face whatever confronts us. Tom's wishes were granted by getting to stay home during this journey and ending with his cremation with no services. With heaven in his view, it is comforting to know that he is in his eternal home and in time, we will join him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Nancy (nee Clark) Hayes; loving children Kari and John; cherished grandchildren Amanda, Molly, Kylen, Ryan, Kamryn and Andrew.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Grover and Glenn Ward.
Memorial contributions in Tom's memory may be forwarded to a charity of your choice.
David Thomas Hayes, 82 of Avon Lake gained his eternal reward surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born June 12, 1939 to parents Buell and Ada (nee Harding) Hayes in Gallipolis, OH.
Tom attended Gallipolis City schools and graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1957. He was the first graduate to receive the Science Award sponsored by the Gallipolis Clinic. Tom went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University, his Master's from Duke University and his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. He began his teaching career at Lincoln High School in Cleveland but soon continued his career by teaching math and computer education at The Ohio State University, then Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, OH. His last employment was with the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, OH.
Tom's family is blessed to have joyous memories of his time here. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa with a brain that didn't quit. He was always ready to tell a joke, golf or travel the world. During Tom's journey with Parkinson's disease, he and his family were aware that God loves us and He would give us strength to face whatever confronts us. Tom's wishes were granted by getting to stay home during this journey and ending with his cremation with no services. With heaven in his view, it is comforting to know that he is in his eternal home and in time, we will join him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Nancy (nee Clark) Hayes; loving children Kari and John; cherished grandchildren Amanda, Molly, Kylen, Ryan, Kamryn and Andrew.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Grover and Glenn Ward.
Memorial contributions in Tom's memory may be forwarded to a charity of your choice.
Tom attended Gallipolis City schools and graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1957. He was the first graduate to receive the Science Award sponsored by the Gallipolis Clinic. Tom went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Ohio University, his Master's from Duke University and his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. He began his teaching career at Lincoln High School in Cleveland but soon continued his career by teaching math and computer education at The Ohio State University, then Bowling Green University in Bowling Green, OH. His last employment was with the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, OH.
Tom's family is blessed to have joyous memories of his time here. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa with a brain that didn't quit. He was always ready to tell a joke, golf or travel the world. During Tom's journey with Parkinson's disease, he and his family were aware that God loves us and He would give us strength to face whatever confronts us. Tom's wishes were granted by getting to stay home during this journey and ending with his cremation with no services. With heaven in his view, it is comforting to know that he is in his eternal home and in time, we will join him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Nancy (nee Clark) Hayes; loving children Kari and John; cherished grandchildren Amanda, Molly, Kylen, Ryan, Kamryn and Andrew.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Grover and Glenn Ward.
Memorial contributions in Tom's memory may be forwarded to a charity of your choice.
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