Norman Dwaynes Haynes

He was called Dwayne or Norman. Dwayne was born in Sutter, CA, at home. His parents were Norman Edwin "Ed" Haynes Jr. and Hazel Amy Close. 

Dwayne's father, Ed, worked for Sutter Co. Water Resources, so the family moved a lot during his childhood, living in or near different pumping plants around the county. 

Dwayne graduated from Yuba City Union H.S. in 1947, Yuba City College in 1954, and University of Oregon in 1957.

He met and married Jacqueline "Jackie" Jones. Jackie came with a ready made family of two girls, Teresa and Julie. They welcomed Norman Dwayne Jr. in 1957, and Leslie Ellen in 1958.

While at University of Oregon, he joined U.S. Air Force Reserves, which he entered as a commissioned officer. Dwayne worked at Mather, Hamilton Travis and McClellan AFBs. 

Dwayne retired as a Major with the civilian title of Executive Officer, working closely with the 65th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, he had top secret clearance. 

Dad was a man with many hats and jobs during his career, which they highlighted at his retirement party in supplying him with approximately 15 serious and comical hats. 

Dwayne and Jackie divorced in 1972. In 1974, he met and married Grace Kit Yee. Grace had a daughter, Francine, in Hong Kong, which they brought to the U.S.A. a year later. 

Dwayne had many activities he loved, such as camping, fishing, rock hopping, pulling pranks on all the kids, gardening, "Y" Indian Guides, gold panning, softball, tennis, and bowling for the most part. 

After retirement, he split his time between Sacramento, CA, and Sutter, CA. He continued to stay very active. He bowled on teams in both locations until 5 years ago. 

He had interests in genealogy and history, sharing it with many others. He belonged to Native Sons of the Golden West, Sons in Retirement, and American Legion. 

He was an avid fan of any local baseball or football teams in Sacramento, CA, or in Yuba City, CA.

Dwayne leaves behind his daughters, Teresa, Julie, in Yuba City, CA, and Leslie in Spokane, WA; a brother, Russell (Betty) Haynes in Roundup, MT; nine grandkids; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a niece; a nephew; and numerous cousins.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Paula (Morehead) Haynes; Hazel and Harold Cleveland; brothers, Rolly Haynes and Larry Haynes; sister, Clara Haynes; nieces, Tammy Haynes Spence, Jacqueline "Jackie" Jones Haynes, Grace Kit Haynes, and Francine Berg; and son, Norman Dwayne Haynes Jr.

We will have a simple Celebration of Life at the Native Daughters Hallm 7393 Lyons St., Sutter, CA, on Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:30 PM.