Meryl Jean Hayes

Meryl was born in Ellensburg on April 6, 1937 to Alma and William (Bud) Cameron. The oldest of 3 children, Meryl graduated from Kittitas High School in 1955 where she was active in school activities and cheerleading.

Meryl married William (Bill) Hayes on December 2, 1955. They settled in Kittitas Valley and raised four children: two boys and two girls. They moved to Ellensburg in 1972 where she and Bill bowled along with their children, and always brought home many trophies. In 1975, they moved to Prosser, WA.

Meryl became a school bus driver and retired after 25 years. Meryl was captain of the Women’s Softball League and active in the Women’s Golf Association, when she got a hole-in-one at Sunnyside Golf. She and Bill spent many days on the golf course.

Meryl is survived by her two sons, William “Glenn” (Nancy) Hayes of Milton, WA, James T. (Grace) Hayes of Goldsboro, NC; two daughters, Nancy (Douglas) Choate and Linda Hayes, both of Yakima, WA; sister Carol Poulson of Ellensburg, WA and 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Hayes, her brother William (Billy) Cameron and her parents.

A memorial service will be held at Kittitas Community Church in Kittitas, WA on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

The family suggests memorial contributions go to the American Cancer Society, in care of Keith & Keith Funeral Home. We would like to thank Willow Springs for the great care they provided to Meryl in her final days.

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