Obituary of Patricia Ann Hays

Patricia (Kiersey) Hays, age 78 passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was born January 4, 1936 in Astoria, Oregon. Patty grew up on a small farm in Molalla, Oregon with her parents, Harvey and June Kiersey and one brother Jim. They later moved to Portland where she graduated High School. She met and married a handsome sailor Alvin Hays and moved to Texas where they raised four children. Patty was a loving and nurturing mother who loved taking her kids camping and to historical sights. Patty later moved back to Portland to be with her parents. She worked at Portland State University as an Admissions Administrator, retiring after 17 years. Patty loved to travel. She bought an RV and traveled the Lewis and Clark Trail, among many other adventures throughout the states. She also went to Hawaii where she learned to snorkel. She went to London and Paris for an adventure of a lifetime. Patty enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking and genealogy. She loved the Lord and often talked about how he blessed her wonderful life. Patty will always live on in our hearts and memories. She is survived by her children, Randy Hays and wife Brenda; Jamey Hays, Gary Hays and Shelly (Hays) Rose; grandchildren Tommy Rose, Casey (Rose) Gorrell, Colton Rose, Christiana Hays and Zachary Hays and great grandchildren Micah Rose and Silas Rose. What's Cool About Me! 1. I am a mom of four great children. 2. We traveled the west as a family. 3. I walked the coast from California to Washington 4. i took a trip on the Oregon Trail. 5. I went to London and Paris. 6. I stayed with Aunt Mary until Ellen came. 7. I have put together genealogy for our family. 8. I learned to drive a Tri-Met bus. 9. I can read a map. 10. I worked 17 years to retire with a good pension. THE FATHER'S HAND While through this changing world below I would not choose my path to go; 'Tis Father's hand that leadeth me, Then O how safe His child must be. Sometimes we walk in sunshine bright, Sometimes in darkness of the night; Sometimes the way I cannot see But Father's hand still leadeth me. Sometimes there seems no way to take, But Father's hand a way doth make. Sometimes I hear Him gently say, "Come, follow Me, this is the way." Why should I mind the way I go? His way is best for me, I know. He is my strength, my truth, my way, He is my comfort, rod, and stay. So on we travel hand in hand, Bound for the heavenly promised land. Always through all Eternity, I'll praise His name for leading me. Ida L. Cornett DO NOT BE AFRAID, for I am with you. Hear Me saying Peace, be still to your restless heart. No matter what happens, I will never leave you or forsake you. Let this assurance soak into your mind and heart, until you overflow with Joy. Though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, you need not fear! The media relentlessly proclaim bad news: for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A steady diet of their fare will sicken you. Instead of focusing on fickle, ever- changing news broadcasts, tune in to the living Word - the One who is always the same. Let Scripture saturate your mind and heart, and you will walk steadily along the path of Life. Even though you don't know what will happen tomorrow, you can be absolutely sure of your ultimate destination. I hold you by your right hand, and afterward I will take you into Glory. Mark 4:39 (NKJV); Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 46:2; Psalm 73:23-24 Service Information