Frank Hayes
Obituary
Frank "Sonny" Hayes born on January 20, 1935 passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on August 25, 2024. He is survived by his 3 children Richard Hayes (Deann), Michelle Black (Miles) and Rachael Wright; 4 grandchildren Stephanie Gwilliam, Matt Hayes, Jennifer Gonzales and Daniel Black as well as 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Karen Medjo, sisters Laura Foster and Roberta Rutherford. Frank married Karen Medjo on November 28, 1959, and raised their children in Healdsburg.
Frank joined the Navy in January of 1956 and served in the Seabees for the majority of his military career. When Frank came back to Healdsburg, he continued his career as a carpenter. While raising his kids Rick & Michelle he was very involved in coaching football and baseball. During his retirement, Frank and Karen enjoyed trips to Oregon, New York, Hawaii, Minnesota as well as many road trips in the motorhome. Frank was an avid bass fisherman, and his second home was Lake Sonoma.
Please join us for a celebration of Frank's life on October 20, 2024 from 1-4pm at the Healdsburg Golf Course Clubhouse, 927 S Fitch Mountain Road, Healdsburg.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · September 12, 2024