James K. Hays

Jim Hays, age 65, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was born April 21, 1950 in Oakland, CA to James and Betty Hays. Jim loved spending time in the outdoors fishing and camping with his family and friends. He also enjoyed reading and collecting coins and model trains. Jim was an honest and straight-forward individual and others always knew exactly where they stood with him. Jim was preceded in death by his wife Ann Henderson-Hays. He is survived by his children Rick Muder, Sandy Jones, Jim Muder, Kelly Muder, John Muder, and Jim Hays, sister Sharon Carlin and many loving relatives and friends. The family would like to thank Hospice House for all of their love and care. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home, 1301 Broadway St. in Bellingham at 2-4 PM on Friday, October 2nd. A Funeral Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home at 1 PM on Saturday, October 3rd. Committal will follow at Bethany Cemetery, 3744 Mt. Baker Hwy in Everson. Reception following at the family home, 5800 Truck Rd. in Deming. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com .