David E. Hayes, 53, of Webster City, died suddenly Thursday, September 1, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Washington Lutheran Church in Duncombe. Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery in Webster City, with graveside military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #191. A visitation will be held on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Foster Funeral and Cremation Center in Webster City, Iowa. David Eugene Hayes, son of Roger and Teresa Newton Hayes, was born January 6, 1958 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He received his education in the Webster City Community Schools, graduating in 1977. Following his service in the U.S. Air Force from 1978 to 1982, he attended A.I.B. in Des Moines, where he earned his business degree. On December 15, 1984, he and Sonja Heather Anderson, his high school sweetheart, were united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Webster City. Dave and Sonja began their married life in Des Moines where he worked for Northwest bank. They were blessed with their two children, Alison and Andrew. After moving back to Webster City in 1992 David worked for Dean Carden Farms and Broshar Implement in Woolstock. He was currently employed by Casady Brothers in Webster City. Dave was a man of Christian faith and a member of Washington Lutheran Church in Duncombe. Survivors include his wife, Sonja Hayes of Webster City; children, Alison and Andrew Hayes, both of Ames; sisters, Roxanne Terry of Yukon, OK; Dee (Jeff) Weir of Stanhope; brother, Roger (Polly) Hayes, also of Stanhope; his parents, Roger and Teresa Hayes of Webster City; brothers-in-law, Larry (Barb) Law of Duncombe; sister-in-law, Patsy (Keith) Brock of Webster City; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leonard and Joyce Anderson of Webster City. David was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Pam Law; and brother-in-law, Rick Terry; maternal grandparents, Dwight and Evelyn Newton, and paternal grandparents; Lester and Blanch Hayes. Dave's world revolved around his family and friends. He lived life like he rode his Harley, full speed ahead. He enjoyed long trips on the bike with his wife, Sonja, hanging out with his kids, and shooting pool with his friends. Some of the best memories with Dave include camping, wrestling, family vacations, and trips to Sturgis. He had a love for farming and was passionate about his work. Dave will be remembered best as a strong, dependable man who gave comfort and compassion to those around him. His tenderness, sense of humor, and the love he provided will give us many comforting memories in the years to come. Write a personal tribute or light a virtual candle for the Hayes family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com

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