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In memory of

Captain US Navy, Retired Will (Estel Wilbur) Hays

San Diego, CA

March 25, 1932 - March 16, 2022

Mar 25, 1932 - Mar 16, 2022

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In memory of

Captain US Navy, Retired Will (Estel Wilbur) Hays

Passed

March 16, 2022
Born

March 25, 1932
Resided

San Diego, CA

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Captain US Navy, Retired. Financial Advisor. Loving father and husband. Chairman, BOD San Diego Veterans Museum and Memorial Center. Staunch supporter of the veteran community in San Diego. Bronze Star Recipient.

It is with sadness and pride that the children of Will Hays have drafted this farewell story of our father. Will was born to Bert and Mildred in Giltner, Nebraska (think small-town farming life). After 17 years of working side-by-side with his father on …

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Capt Will Hays is and was a friend of mine. He is and was a class act and showed the dignity of military service and c…

Capt Will Hays is and was a friend of mine. He is and was a class act and showed the dignity of mi…

Capt Will Hays is and was a friend of mine. He is and was a cla…

I have fond memories of Will and Norma. They were always gracious and hospitable, whether in Annandale or San Diego. I …

I have fond memories of Will and Norma. They were always gracious and hospitable, whether in Annand…

I have fond memories of Will and Norma. They were always graciou…

Will and I had been friends for years as part of The Military Order (MOWW), a Veteran Service Organization. He encourag…

Will and I had been friends for years as part of The Military Order (MOWW), a Veteran Service Organ…

Will and I had been friends for years as part of The Military Or…

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Volunteered for

Volunteer of

The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center at Balboa Park

Service Organization

Participated in

Attendee of

East San Diego Masonic Lodge

Born

March 25th, 1932

Trumbull, NE

Moved

1934

From Trumbull to Giltner into a farmhouse across the road from the Wunderlich Family farmstead.

Gained a sibling, Wayne Hays

December 6th, 1935

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Alexander Robbins

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Miramar National Cemetery

5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Funeral services provided by

Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary

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Created with love by Heather Hays (Will's niece), Sandra Hays (Will's daughter), Rich Hays (Will's son) and Jennifer Hays (Will's daughter).

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