Ollis "Hayes" Harned
March 30, 2014
Ollis “Hayes” Harned, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Services will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11:30 a.m., with visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Hayes was born on August 14, 1932 in Waterloo, IA to Rhoda (Singer) and Ollis Hayes Harned. After high school graduation, Hayes joined the US Air Force and served from 1951 to 1960. He completed his formal education at State College of Iowa now UNI and taught PE for 30 years in Des Moines and West Des Moines. After retirement he returned as a substitute teacher. Hayes loved teaching kids.
His other interests included being in charge of the wrestling awards stand at the state tournaments, former assistant wrestling coach at Roosevelt High School; he was awarded PE Teacher of the year in 1990 and granted a key to the city of Des Moines. Hayes loved his family, and spending time at their lake cabin in Minnesota. He attended Lutheran Church of Hope and was a member of the American Legion.
Hayes is survived by his wife, Luann; sons, Jeff (Kathy), Bill (Carmen), and Rusty (Cathy) Harned; sisters, Jane and Darlene; brother, Lynn; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s favorite charity or to the family for direction to Hayes’s favorite charities. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jamie Gray
04/01/2014
Mr. Harned was and will always be my most favorite teacher. He was my teacher at Willard and he helped me overcome my extreme shyness through tinikling. I will never forget.
Terri Bosley-Wolfe
04/01/2014
Mr. Harnard was one of the most caring and loving teachers at Willard Elementary. He was one of everyone's favorites.
My thoughts and prayers to his family in this time of loss.
RIP Mr. Harnard
Jason Soliday
04/01/2014
I have known Hayes for many years. He taught many of my siblings and I taught with him at Willard. In his role as a substitute, especially at East, he was always a breath of fresh air. He was an awesome guy and will be greatly missed.
Christine Costello Mrs. C
04/01/2014
I will treasure all the memories that I have shared over the years. The students and I were very happy and excited that their cards were seen!!!!!!!!!!!!! He made the best cookies ! He loved and cared, and touched so many students lives!!!!!!!!!!!! Prayers to all God Bless Rip Hayes Mrs C and room 4017 M East High School
Joleen Weller
04/01/2014
Mr. Harned was an amazing and caring man. I am proud to say I have known him, through East High, for many years. We (kids and teachers) will deeply miss him and his friendly presence here at East. Please know that he was loved by us!
Sally DeGoey
04/01/2014
I sat at many wrestling meets with Hayes during my sons careers and after. We had fun at wrestling meets and discuss strategy the next day in my office. I will miss him greatly.
Nancy Appleyard Renaud
04/01/2014
My thoughts and prayers go to the Harned family. Besides being a favorite teacher to many, he was a counselor, mentor, and friend to each student. I've always treasured my time as a Willard Tinikler and feel blessed that I knew him. Mr. Harned will truly be missed by all that were graced by his presence and guidance.
leann boyum
04/01/2014
Mr. Harned will truly be missed mostly by me he was the best teacher he would always make class fun even though he would pick on me but he would always put a smile on my face east high school will miss you
Bobbie jay
04/01/2014
I can't say how sorry I am for your loss he was the best a second dad to some and a dad to the ones that didn't have one he truly cared about each and everyone of us I will miss him dearly my thoughts and prayers for you all
cindy meek jeffries
04/01/2014
Mr. Harned, you truly will be missed by all who knew you. I will always remember my tinikling years and how fun you made it. Rest in peace Hayes Harnerd you surely will be missed. I will always remember that laugh and smile!! All my prayers and thoughts to the family.... Cindy and Vince Jeffries
Robert @Diana Anderson
03/31/2014
What a great mentor to our children and was always their to support them.He dedicated his life in helping so many others,We will always have such great memories of him.GOD BLESS Diana @ Bob
David Drey
03/31/2014
Mr. Harmed was a solid man that anyone could look up too. He had high expectation of his students, and he inspired them to succeed. Still to this day we have two tinikling poles in our garage. Our kids were blessed to have had his influence in their lives. Thank you Hayse Harned for Gracing us all to be at our best, may you Rest in Peace... Janet & David Drey
Shelly (Struble) Meinert
03/31/2014
Not only was he a teacher , he was a friend when you needed one, a counselor a father figure. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Being a Willard Tinikler was some of the best times and we made some great friends along the way. You will be missed?
Anne Hutson Adams
03/31/2014
Mr. Harned will be missed, he was loved so dearly. He taught so many lessons, lessons that remain in my mind everyday. Thank you for being in my life. What a force.
Helen Goltz Lowe
03/31/2014
Mr. Harned will be missed. He was a good man, and he touched so many lives. You'll be in our prayers.