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C. Mel Hays
June 18, 1922 — February 8, 2026
Former Grants Pass Resident, C. Mel Hays, age 103, of Portland, died February 8, 2026 at his home.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3:00 p.m., April 9, 2026 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Mel with a donation to the building of
The VIS WWII MEMORIAL CENTER on GoFundMe.com.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-build-the-vis-wwii-memorial-center
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