Paul 'Hank' Henry Hayes

Paul “Hank” Henry Hayes left us too soon to be with his Father in heaven.

He was born April 19, 1978 in Cut Bank.

From the beginning, Hank was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed fishing of all kinds. He loved being in the outdoors whether it was hunting, camping or hiking – it is where he found his peace.

Hank also loved being with family and friends especially to have a big barbecue. He was a true artist able to draw and capture the inner beauty of things. He will be greatly missed more than words can express.

Hank is preceded in death by his parents, Gene Hayes and Linda Lyle.

He is survived by fiancé, Terrah Messick, their unborn son and his future stepdaughter, Aieryanna; sister, Amy and her husband Richard of Oregon; brother, Frank of Kalispell; and grandfather, Frank Knapp of Shelby. He leaves behind many uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews and friends whom he loved so very much.

Services will be Monday, April 19 at 11 a.m., at the Ponderosa Room at City Hall, 952 E. Spruce, in Libby. Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby handled arrangements.

(Information provided by survivors through Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home)