Karen Hays Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Hays (Fort Harrison, Montana), born in Tallahassee, Florida, who passed away on February 16, 2020, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sarah Magnuson (Sykes) and Walter Magnuson; and her sisters, Sigrid Magnuson Kirby and Kjersti Magnuson. She is survived by: her former husband Harvey 'Ed Edward Hays Jr.; her spouse Heidi Jacobson; her children, Sean Hays of Helena, Megan Graves (Andy) of Cedar Falls, IA and Sarah Hays of Helena; her close friend Heidi Jacobson of Helena; her siblings, Christine Magnuson of Hudson, NH, Erik (Susan Magnuson) of Cardiff, CA and Karl Magnuson (Gail) of Decorah, IA; her grandson Walter Graves; and her aunt Patricia 'Pat Magnuson of Miles City. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, a great niece, and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church 3580 N. Benton Ave, Helena, MT 59602 and St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057.
