Dorothy Hayes

7/9/1931 — 10/25/2015

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Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, Dorothy Hayes' family said a tearful goodbye to a our "Grandma Dot." Her struggles on Earth were over and she peacefully found rest.

Dorothy was born July 9, 1931, to Don and Olive Cable in Roberts, Idaho. She moved north with her parents and brother Curt to Clarkston, where she grew up with best friend Louise and many other fun-loving friends. As a student at Clarkston High School, Dorothy was a spirited debater and leader on the newspaper and yearbook. She became a dedicated volunteer candy striper at St. Joseph Hospital, with aspirations of going into nursing. Dorothy graduated from CHS in 1949.

Dorothy's special knack for connecting with people started early, as she worked the fizzes and floats at Johnson's Pharmacy in Clarkston. She met her future husband, Lee Hayes, and his brother Kim over a bubbling soda one fine sunny day. Dorothy married Lee on Sept. 9, 1949, and together they raised six children, all of whom she was very proud.

Dorothy, Lee and brother Kim were constant companions throughout their lives. After Lee's death in 2007, Kim became Dorothy's trusted, devoted companion. He demonstrated his fondness for her each and every day with his consideration, attention and appreciation over the years. Her children will forever be grateful for his understanding, patience and dedication.

Dorothy spent the majority of her life raising kids, making sure all their needs were met, yet determined that her children would be prepared to meet the world with eyes wide open and a genuine work ethic. She served her children and others as a role model and teacher of life skills, a Camp Fire and Cub Scout leader, a Sunday school teacher and school volunteer. Her dedication to her children was a work of the heart.

Dorothy loved reading, sewing, crafting, crossword puzzles and crocheting. She made bagfuls of crocheted dish cloths as gifts for friends and family. Dorothy developed a love of cooking early on, often producing true works of culinary delight. Her ability to stretch a meal made for a good lesson for all. Dorothy loved the challenge of feeding her family and not letting anything go to waste. Her children have fond memories of an aroma of spicy sweet homemade cinnamon rolls or a bucket of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies - oh, to have a fresh batch right now.

Dorothy always kept the coffee pot full and hot. No matter the occasion - a holiday celebration, a birthday or the annual Hayes Dayes' Family Reunion - the 100-cup coffee pot could be heard percolating in the background.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 58 years, Lee Hayes; brother Curtis; and granddaughter Kimmy.

Her surviving family members include Kim Hayes of Lewiston; brother Lyle Cable of Clarkston; children Lea and Earl Bates of Roseburg, Ore., Curtis and Sue Hayes of Ontario, Calif., Robert Hayes of Spokane, Barb and Mike Adams of Clarkston, Jim and Deb Hayes of Newberg, Ore., and Jerry and Linda Hayes of Lewiston; and eight grandchildren, Adam Bates, Robin Williams, Sara Hayes, Amy Hayes, Adam Hayes, Kyle Hayes, Jessi Hand and Christie Adams. Dorothy was also blessed with 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

From 1931 - 2015; it's all about the dash between the dates. That dash represents all the time that she spent alive on Earth, and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. - From "The Dash" by Linda Ellis.

Dorothy occasionally would offer sage advice; she would now want us all to remember to love each other a bit more, understand each other a bit better and make sure our dash means something. We love you, Mom.

A celebration of life covered-dish lunch will be held at noon July 9 at Spalding Park. Please save the date.

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