Terry L. Hayes

Terry L. Hayes of Lewisville died Saturday, January 13, at the EIRMC following a sudden illness. Terry was born at Rigby, Idaho on September 11, 1936 to George W. and Odessa "Deck" Sarah Hill. He entered the world at the family home. His early years were spent in the care of his Grandmother Hayes and Aunt Katie while his parents worked the Silver Grill Cafe. His beautiful curls were recognized all up and down Main Street. His parents sold the cafe and bought a farm at Monteview and moved there when Terry was five. He attended elementary school at Terreton and graduated from Roberts High School in 1954. Terry was involved in many of the school activities, but his FFA, football and wrestling were the most prominent. He raised swine and showed them in 4-H and FFA shows. He married VeOna Hansen at Pocatello, Idaho, September 25, 1953. This marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 30, 1964. Fifty-three years seems much too short a time to be shared with him. We moved to Monteview and operated the family farm until 1960. To supplement income, Terry hunted, bought, and sold jackrabbits. He sorted and helped ship the rabbits harvested in the rabbit drives. We moved the Lewisville in 1960. Terry worked at Idaho Fresh Pak and construction for two years before he starting Hayes Construction in 1962. He erected steel buildings; potato cellars, shops, and grain storage throughout the Pacific Northwest. This was a family business as all four sons worked with him. As the grandchildren came of age, they also participated. He retired from the business after 35 years. The family worked and played hard together. Since many of the job sites were away from home, they spent the off hours hunting, fishing, or learning about the area and its possibilities. Terry shared his knowledge and skills with any individual who wanted to learn. He was interested and involved in a multitude of activities. For 23 years, flintknappers have gathered at his home to learn the art. He shared his talents in wire wrapping jewelry, opals (from rough to finished stones), star garnets, silversmithing, demonstrating at schools, (mostly arrowheads on 4th grade level), hunting and fishing skills. He has been a member of the Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society for 20 years, serving as president and show chairman. He tied flies, then fished with them. He made bows and arrows and used them to hunt successfully. He was an archer, Jefferson Bowman, South Fork Archer, Upper Snake River Bowman, and Idaho State Bowhunter. He competed in archery on local, state and national levels. He was one of the first to be a qualified hunter safety instructor. He served a president of the Idaho Wildlife Federation. He raised and hunted bear with his hounds. These activities were all family inclusive. Another of his accomplishments was getting his PWT (Putting Wifey Through) degree. Through his and the family efforts, VeOna was able to earn a college degree and enter the teaching field. Terry served in the mutual and worked with the Boy Scouts to help them with the skills mentioned above. He is survived by his wife, VeOna, Children Gregory Brent (Laura), Lewisville, David Brian and Donald George (Kristine), Grant, and TeriLyn Chenoweth, Idaho Falls. Sisters, Tyla Ann Law, Pocatello, and Georgia Jean (Herb) Shurtleff, Idaho Falls, Aunts Edna Rae (Birl) Watkins and Oneita (Oliver) Carpenter of Mountain Home, Idaho. 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded death in by a son Bruce L., and his parents. He was a man of integrity whose word was his bond. His philosophy was "what goes around, comes around" and greatest desire was that the wisdom and friendship he shared would be passed on. Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, An angel writing in a book of gold:- Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the Presence in the room he said "What writest thou?"--The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay not so," replied the angel. Abou spoke more low. But cheerly still, and said "I pray thee, then, write me as one that loves his fellow men." The angel wrote, and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light, And showed the names whom the love of God had blessed. And lo! Ben Adham's name led all the rest. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2006 at the Eckersell Memorial Chapel. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday evening from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. and prior to the services from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. both at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Spencer Cemetery.