James T. Hayes, Kittitas Valley pioneer, passed away at his home Friday, May 24 [1935], at the age of 79 years and one day. He was born in Iowa, May 23, 1856, and came to this valley 52 years ago and has remained here since that time.
Besides his widow to whom he was married 59 years ago he is survived by seven children, three brothers, and one sister. The children include John, George, Abe, Clarence, Harry, Mrs. Louis Bender and Mrs. Dora Willis, all of this city. The brothers are Sam and William of Ellensburg and Milo of Idaho while the sister is Mrs. Viola Sheldon of Wendell, Idaho.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Honeycutt Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Tuck officiating. Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery.
Contributed by Shelly Steedman.
