Dennis Hays

Dennis Patrick Hays was born on Nov. 7, 1941 to Russ and Patricia Hays in Portland, Oregon. He attended Madeleine Grade School, Mount Angel Seminary, Central Catholic High School Class of ’59 and the University of Portland, Class of ’63. The oldest of eight, Dennis is survived by his seven siblings: Diane, Patty, Tom, Tim, Marie, Bridget, Barney and their families; his loving wife of forty-seven years, Sharon Hays and their daughters and spouses: Jean and Kyle Mishler, Julie and Guy Anderson and Jill and Josh Habrich. Dennis was blessed with seven grandchildren: Austin, Brandon, William, Sarah, Sophia, Garrett and Jill’s baby on the way.

A generous civic leader, Dennis served on the board of many organizations including Right to Life, Catholic Charities, Birthright, Valley Catholic High School, Southwest Communities and the Knights of Columbus. An avid golfer, Dennis belonged to the Rock Creek Country Club and many other golf leagues. A fanatic Green Bay Packer Fan, some of his fondest memories would have been making so many new friends on his solo trips to Lambau Field. We know he will root them on to this year’s Super Bowl from his now perfect vantage point in the sky.

A rosary and funeral Mass will be held for the repose of his soul will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Northwest Portland on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at 1 pm. Memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes and the American Heart Associations. Flower donations are welcomed at Young’s Funeral Home. For more information please go to youngsfuneralhome.org.