KEARNS — Charlene Kresser Hayes, 58, died Nov. 24. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish Hayes was born Feb. 15, 1948, to Vernal Lester and Claire Jean Kresser in Salt Lake City. She graduated from South High School in 1966, went on to play on the University of Utah basketball team. She also played the French horn for the University of Utah marching band. She married Mark Kevin Hayes in 1970. Following her graduation in 1971, they moved to Idaho. She returned to Salt Lake City in 1987. She directed the St. Martin de Porres Parish choir for 14 years. She recently became a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, where she was a member of the choir. Hayes worked for the U.S. Postal Service. She is survived by her children, Traci, Travis, and Tyler; their spouses; three grandchildren; father, Vernal; siblings; husband of 33 years, Mark , whom she divorced. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
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