Leslie “Lee” Hays, 71, of Goodyear, passed away September 12, 2012. He was born on September 2, 1941 in Long Beach, California to Leslie L. and Edna Rood Hays. Lee moved to Arizona in 2006 from San Diego, California where he lived from 1976 to 2006. During his lifetime, Lee worked as an elevator constructor, elevator repair and service, and as an Elevator Inspector for the State of California. He retired in 1999. Lee was a member of IUEC Local #18, the American Legion Post #61, Raceway Elks Lodge 2852 in Avondale, and Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 2078 in Avondale. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hays; daughter, Shari Westbrook of Springfield, MO; four grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Gina Hays and his sister, Donna J. Thuleen. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Valley in memory of Leslie Hays. Private services will be held under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.