Esther C. Hays

Janesville- Esther C. Hays, age 64, passed away Friday, August 7, 2009 in Janesville. She was born December 11, 1944 in Escondido, CA; the daughter of Jack and Ruth (Anderson) Bassett. Esther enjoyed reading, crocheting and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Billy (Karen) Abbott of North Haven, CT; Barbara (Gordon) Gravender of Cannon City, CO; Carol (Mike) Smallwood, of Tolono, IL; Jack (Cathy) Abbott, of Janesville, WI; two sisters Darlene Yauger of Cooperstown, PA; Donna Ulrich of Canon City, CO; grandchildren, Lute Hays of Barron, WI; Victoria Gravender of Canon City, CO; Melanie Abbott, Savannah Abbott, Cody Abbott all of North Haven, CT; Jared Abrahamson, Caitlyn Smallwood both of Tolono, IL; Dakota Abbott, Cheyanne Abbott both of Mosinee, WI; Jonathon Pollock, Kristan Pollock Exavier Harris all of Janesville, WI; She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Barbara McCoy A memorial fund is being established in memory of Esther. Private services will be held at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Janesville. All Faiths Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.866allfaiths.com