Donald Hay

Donald Zane Hay passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Atomic City, Idaho with his daughter at his side. He was born March 20, 1932 in Menan, Idaho to Harry and Elizabeth (Wright) Hay. Donald attended school in Menan and Rigby, Idaho. He married Patricia Ruby O’Neal in 1952 and together they had four children. He later married Ruth Hardcastle and together they raised six additional children. Don worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Missoula, Idaho Falls, Menan, and Atomic City until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, music and camping. He especially loved Monida and Atomic City. He is survived by his son David Hay of Los Vegas, NV, daughters; Debbie Lundy of Chubbuck, ID, Pam Duncan of Tacoma, WA and Teri McPherson of Atomic City, ID and Ruth’s children Barbara Markum, Bonnie Stone, Kathy Griffis, Stuart Dougan, Margaret Torres, his sisters; Florence Whitehead and Rosalie Byington of Idaho Falls. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruth (Hardcastle) Hay and by his brother Harry Hay and by two sisters; Betty Hay and Agnes Ball and step-daughter Dixie. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 16th at 2:00 pm at the Lima Cemetery.