Gordon Hays

Gordon R. Hays, 63 of Central Lake, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital in Petoskey. He was born October 6, 1946, in Highland Park, the son of Don M. and Helen (Sper) Hays. Gordon proudly served his country in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion/American Legion Riders, AMVETS, Patriot Riders Guard, Harley Owners Group-Northern Chapter and 45th Parallel Chapter. He was the past president of the Southwest Oakland Lodge 128 Fraternal Order of Police and past president of the Oakland County Deputy Sheriff's Assoc. He was also the former board president of the Beaver Island District Library, PO BOX 246, Beaver Island, 49782. He is survived by his son Matthew (Christina Reneski) Hays of Grand Blanc,his mother Helen Hays of Villa Grove, IL and sister Gail Hays Conner of Central Lake. Gordon was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6, at 4 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Graveside services with military honors will be held Thursday, January 21, at Two p.m. at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. Memorial donations may be directed to the Beaver Island District Library, PO BO 246, Beaver Island, Michigan, 49782. Remember, "Life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out, shouting HOLY COW-----WHAT A RIDE!", thanks John "Hotwheels" Wheeler! Please sign our online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.