George Duane Hay

George Duane Hay

ROY -- George Duane Hay was born September 29, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan. He was the son of George and Irene Kohl Hay. He passed away on August 18, 2009 at home from Alzheimer's disease.

After high school graduation he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. Duane married Donna Jean Cavanagh, August 31, 1957 in East Lansing, Michigan. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on August 25, 1976.

His interests were cars, traveling and telling stories. During retirement he volunteered at the Union Station in Ogden and the Hill Air Force Base Museum. Duane was an active member of the LDS church and served in many positions.

Duane and Donna were married 52 years and raised four children: Shon (Don) Avis of Roy, Utah; Jon (Jill) of Groveport, Ohio; Eric (Brenda) of Roy, Utah; and Amy (Gerry) Johnson of Groveport, Ohio.

Surviving are his wife and children; eight grandchildren (Shane, Holly, Erica, David, Lisa, Megan, Joshua and Landon); and a great-granddaughter, Bailey. Also surviving is a sister, Beverly Ohlmann of Kentwood, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 24, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah where family and friends may call on Sunday, August 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be at Roy City Cemetery, 5200 South 2300 West.

The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Peachtree Place Assisted Living and Hospice for Utah, especially nurse Brett. Donations may be made to Hospice for Utah in Duane's memory if desired.