James Hayward

James “Jim” Ray Hayward, 63, of Saline, Michigan (formerly of Greeley) died December 25, 2012 at Arbor Hospice in Pittsfield Township, Michigan. Jim was born October 9, 1949 in Oberlin, Kansas to Laurel and Shirley (Smith) Hayward. On July 21, 1984 Jim married Stephanie Forbes in Loveland, Colorado. Jim graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Wildlife Biology. His law enforcement career began with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office where he worked for 5 years before joining the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. He worked and served the community of Weld County for over 34 years, retiring as a commander. Jim had an amazing memory, always remembering details and people and never knew a stranger. He was the number one Nebraska Cornhusker fan, loved toy collecting, coin collecting, fishing and genealogy. His family, friends and co-workers also remember Jim as a fun loving prankster. The most important things in life to Jim were, God, family, friends and his country. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, of Saline, Michigan; son, Jeff and wife Penny Hayward, of Oberlin, Kansas; daughter, Danielle Rae Hayward, of Ypsilanti, Michigan; mother, Shirley Hayward, of Oberlin, Kansas and his grandchildren; Ekko Corland of Ypsilanti, Michigan; Logan and Alexander Hayward of Oberlin, Kansas. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 04, 2013 at the Greeley Wesleyan Church. Burial will be with the Forbes Family at Sedgwick, Colorado. Donations for the Jim Hayward Law Enforcement Memorial Fund can be sent: c/o Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services, 503 Terry Street, Longmont, 80501. Share memories with Jim’s family at www.Carroll-Lewellen.com Service Information A service summary is not available