Jack Hayward

Hayward, Jack A. Delton Jack passed away December 19, 2014 at his home. Jack was born July 7, 1928, in Delton, the son of William and Opal (Monica) Hayward. A 1946 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, Jack was an extremely hard working man. Jack learned the trade of stone mason at a young age, and the brickwork and stonework of many buildings in Barry County were done by Jack. A member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local # 9, Jack and his son; Gerry were the craftsman on the "Welcome to Delton" signs. Jack loved nature, especially birds, beekeeping, fishing, hunting, and trapping and he enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. On July 7, 1948, Jack married the former Joan Furhman and she preceded him in death on May 30,1962. On September 8,1989, Jack married the former Rose Goebel, and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2012. Jack is survived by children: Pamela Brown, Gary (Marcy) Hayward, Gerry Hayward, and Hope Hayward, a brother: William (Betty) Hayward, five grandchildren: Calvin, Lance, Bonica, Brian and Kenny, and a great granddaughter: Chelsea. jack was also preceded in death by his parents, and sisters: Patricia and Theresa. Jack's family will receive friends Monday, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where Jack's Funeral Service will be conducted Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at 11:00 AM, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial will take place in Prairieville Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Jack's family.