Capt Robert S. Hayes
July 5, 1922 — May 13, 2009
Capt Robert S. Hayes
Born: July 05, 1922
Died: May 13, 2009
Services: A memorial service will be held at 4:00PM Friday, May 22, 2009 at the chapel at Homewood at Plum Creek with The Rev. Joel Hummel officiating.
Visitation: No visitation is planned at this time.
Captain Robert S. Hayes, USN, Retired, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Betty Redfern Hayes, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Hanover Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio on July 5, 1922, he was a son of the late Earl R. and Arlene Wise Hayes. Bob received his early education in the public schools of New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in August 1941. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in June 1944. During World War Two his first sea service was on the USS Santa Fe (CL-60) where he served in gunnery and later as Communications Officer. He participated in the amphibious invasion of Iwo Jima, aircraft carrier air strikes against the Philippines, Okinawa and Tokyo, and finally the occupation of Japan. During the initial carrier strikes on the Japanese homeland, the Santa Fe came to the rescue of the aircraft carrier, USS Franklin, which suffered severe damage from Japanese aircraft. Over eight hundred crew members were taken aboard the Santa Fe. For this heroic service, as a member of the crew of the USS Santa Fe, Bob was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation.After the war Bob returned to home to marry his fiancée, Betty Jean Redfern. The couple was married on June 8th, 1946 in Tarentum, PA. His Naval career continued for a total of 30 years and included Commanding Officer of 3 ships, the USS Hemminger (DE-746), USS Power (DD-839) and the USS Jouett (DLG-29). The Jouett’s initial mission was search and rescue in the Tonkin Gulf, Vietnam – in the first 6 weeks his ship rescued 8 aviators downed by enemy fire. For his exemplar leadership he received the Bronze Star. Bob, in addition to his Bachelor of Science from the United Sates Naval Academy, was a graduate of the Advanced Communications Course of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; the Command and Staff Course of the U.S. Naval War College, and the Intensive French Language Course of the Defense Language Institute. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from Boston University and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. In addition he served in the Pentagon as a senior analyst on the staff of the Secretary of the Navy. Because of his wide experience in education, in 1969 he was assigned to the National War College where he was a faculty advisor working closely with Georgetown University. In 1974 Bob retired from 30 years of active naval duty with the rank of Captain to become Assistant to the President at the newly established National Defense University under the direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.In 1987, Bob suffered a severe stroke which led to his final retirement from the federal government. After recovery, Bob and Betty relocated to Overland Park, KS to be close to their daughter. They again moved to be close to family in St. Petersburg, FL, where they lived for 10 years before moving to Hanover in 2000.In addition to his wife of nearly 63 years, he is survived by two sons, Ronald R. Hayes and his wife, Malinda of Port Townsend, WA and Stephen B. Hayes and his wife, Mary of Westminster, MD; a daughter, Elizabeth Hayes Stolecki and her husband Kenneth of Overland Park, KS; a brother, Dr. Warren H. Hayes and his wife Claire of Silver Spring, MD; three sisters, Betty H. Wilson of Winchester, VA, Mildred H. Truban of Woodstock, VA and Marjorie H. Kiser and her husband Earl of Pittsburg; five grandchildren, Brett D. Hayes, Carolyn Hayes Mahrer, Christopher Hayes, K. Paul Stolecki and Michael Hayes and four great-grandchildren, Bryce and Noah Hayes and James and Sam Mahrer. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew S. Hayes. Bob emulated the meaning of family showing his strong involvement, love and attention for his wife, children and grandchildren. Emphasis on family was his message and will be long remembered, embedded and carried on by future generations. His network of friends and family were all too familiar of his passion for politics and current events. His ability to maintain a positive and uplifting spirit was an inspiration to all.
Memorials: Homewood Benevolence Fund, Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA 17331
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Died: May 13, 2009
Services: A memorial service will be held at 4:00PM Friday, May 22, 2009 at the chapel at Homewood at Plum Creek with The Rev. Joel Hummel officiating.
Visitation: No visitation is planned at this time.
Captain Robert S. Hayes, USN, Retired, 86, of Hanover, loving husband of Betty Redfern Hayes, entered into God’s eternal care on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Hanover Hospital. Born in Columbus, Ohio on July 5, 1922, he was a son of the late Earl R. and Arlene Wise Hayes. Bob received his early education in the public schools of New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in August 1941. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in June 1944. During World War Two his first sea service was on the USS Santa Fe (CL-60) where he served in gunnery and later as Communications Officer. He participated in the amphibious invasion of Iwo Jima, aircraft carrier air strikes against the Philippines, Okinawa and Tokyo, and finally the occupation of Japan. During the initial carrier strikes on the Japanese homeland, the Santa Fe came to the rescue of the aircraft carrier, USS Franklin, which suffered severe damage from Japanese aircraft. Over eight hundred crew members were taken aboard the Santa Fe. For this heroic service, as a member of the crew of the USS Santa Fe, Bob was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation.After the war Bob returned to home to marry his fiancée, Betty Jean Redfern. The couple was married on June 8th, 1946 in Tarentum, PA. His Naval career continued for a total of 30 years and included Commanding Officer of 3 ships, the USS Hemminger (DE-746), USS Power (DD-839) and the USS Jouett (DLG-29). The Jouett’s initial mission was search and rescue in the Tonkin Gulf, Vietnam – in the first 6 weeks his ship rescued 8 aviators downed by enemy fire. For his exemplar leadership he received the Bronze Star. Bob, in addition to his Bachelor of Science from the United Sates Naval Academy, was a graduate of the Advanced Communications Course of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School; the Command and Staff Course of the U.S. Naval War College, and the Intensive French Language Course of the Defense Language Institute. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in International Relations from Boston University and a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. In addition he served in the Pentagon as a senior analyst on the staff of the Secretary of the Navy. Because of his wide experience in education, in 1969 he was assigned to the National War College where he was a faculty advisor working closely with Georgetown University. In 1974 Bob retired from 30 years of active naval duty with the rank of Captain to become Assistant to the President at the newly established National Defense University under the direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.In 1987, Bob suffered a severe stroke which led to his final retirement from the federal government. After recovery, Bob and Betty relocated to Overland Park, KS to be close to their daughter. They again moved to be close to family in St. Petersburg, FL, where they lived for 10 years before moving to Hanover in 2000.In addition to his wife of nearly 63 years, he is survived by two sons, Ronald R. Hayes and his wife, Malinda of Port Townsend, WA and Stephen B. Hayes and his wife, Mary of Westminster, MD; a daughter, Elizabeth Hayes Stolecki and her husband Kenneth of Overland Park, KS; a brother, Dr. Warren H. Hayes and his wife Claire of Silver Spring, MD; three sisters, Betty H. Wilson of Winchester, VA, Mildred H. Truban of Woodstock, VA and Marjorie H. Kiser and her husband Earl of Pittsburg; five grandchildren, Brett D. Hayes, Carolyn Hayes Mahrer, Christopher Hayes, K. Paul Stolecki and Michael Hayes and four great-grandchildren, Bryce and Noah Hayes and James and Sam Mahrer. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew S. Hayes. Bob emulated the meaning of family showing his strong involvement, love and attention for his wife, children and grandchildren. Emphasis on family was his message and will be long remembered, embedded and carried on by future generations. His network of friends and family were all too familiar of his passion for politics and current events. His ability to maintain a positive and uplifting spirit was an inspiration to all.
Memorials: Homewood Benevolence Fund, Homewood at Plum Creek, 425 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA 17331
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