Guy Hayes, a resident of Pacific Palisades for many years, died on October 13. He was 80. The son of Guy and Helen Hayes, he was born on July 21, 1925, and was raised in Beverly Hills, where he attended Beverly Hills High (class of ’43). He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in history, and was affiliated with Phi Kappa Psi. Hayes proudly served his country in World War II for three years as chief petty officer on the USS Birmingham, a light cruiser in the Pacific Theater. He saw dramatic action in several major battles, including Iwo Jima and the battle of Leyte Gulf. A mortgage banker for 30 years, he also taught real estate finance at UCLA. His family and friends will miss his humor, generosity, loyalty and kindness. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Hullet Hayes; his sons Stephen Hullet Hayes (wife Rhea) of Santa Barbara and Gregg Hunter Hayes (wife Robin) of Phoenix; and grandchildren Andy, Matthew, Tyler and Kelly.
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