David Brian Hayes, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at his sister's home. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and Hospice.

David was born on May 25, 1958, to VeOna Hansen Hayes and Terry Lee Hayes in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Lewisville area and graduated from Rigby High School in 1976.

On February 6, 2015, he married Shirlee Diana Hampson in Idaho Falls.

Through out his life he worked in Idaho, California and Georgia in construction. He worked for his father at Terry Hayes Construction, for GE and worked for Don Hayes Construction.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

David was a kind and gentle soul, with a giving nature that was sometimes detrimental, especially if it was coupled with the wild and adventuresome nature. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.

He is survived by his wife, Shirlee Hayes, his sister, TeriLyn Chenoweth both of Idaho Falls, Idaho and his brother, Greg B. (Laura) Hayes of Lewisville, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Terry Lee and VeOna Hansen Hayes; 2 brothers: Bruce L. Hayes and Donald G. Hayes.

Services will be held at 6:15 p.m., March 12, 2019, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1200 Dunbar Drive, Idaho Falls. A Visitation will be from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., prior to services, dinner will follow services.  Inurnment will be at the Spencer Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.