********************************************************************** Charles William (Bill) Hayes 7 February 2012 ********************************************************************** Charles William (Bill) Hayes passed away peacefully sur- rounded by his loving children at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at age 82. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy; children Cathy (Fred), Rod (Maureen), Heather (Morris), Gina (Doug); their mother, Florence Hayes; grandchildren Amber, Elizabeth, Katie, Matthew, Melanie, Luke, Sean; great-grandchildren Seth and Leila; sisters Marjorie and Lorna; brother Ernie; and many extended family and friends. He will be met in Heaven by his brother Clifford and his parents Kenneth and Katherine. Bill will be remem- bered for his integrity, work ethic, dedication to his loved ones, and commitment to his word. His witty intellect and sense of humor will be dearly missed. Bill began his seismic career at an early age and worked in the industry until his retirement in 1993. His extensive career with GSI saw him pioneer the Canadian and Alaskan Arctic, and work in all parts of Alberta, the US Gulf Coast, Australia, Europe, and Russia. After retirement, he returned to his roots in Central Alberta, where he enjoyed reading, golfing, curling, gardening and volunteering at the Caroline Museum. Bill also dedicated his time and passion to the Sylvan Lake Church of Nazarene. A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held at the Memorial Presbyterian Church, (5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB) on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Cancer Centre at (3942 50A Avenue, PO Bag 5030, Red Deer, AB T4N 6R2). Condolences may be made through ghayesallen@gmail.com. **********************************************************************