Born on June 4, 1918 in Singapore and entered peace and rest on Feb. 1, 2010.

When his Father died at an early age, his Mother took care of the family of four. Each of them helped to provide, and Hay learned at an early age that he had to be very enterprising.

During World War II he served on a Red Cross Vessel in the Pacific which was taken over by the Japanese. He was interred in a prisoner of war camp and later taken to execute hard labor on Bridge 277 over the Khwae Yai River. This bridge was recognized in the Movie, the Bridge over the River Kwai.

After the POWs were released he moved to Djakarta, Indonesia where he became a motorcycle technician. This furthered his interest in mechanics. He began working on automobile engines which led to his first Dealership. With the uprising of Communism he sold half of his agency and flew to Europe. He then went on to the United States where he became a proud citizen.

His first Dealership was in Alhambra, Calif. There he sold De Sotos and Plymouths. Upon his great success General Motors offered him a Chevrolet Agency in Hermosa Beach. It was failing and they promised another location if he was able to resuscitate this property. Needless to say he accomplished that and moved on to Manhattan Beach. He had a concept for an automobile showroom that warranted him an award from the City for his design. From there he went to Northridge, where he established his last agency, Baher Chevrolet. He was elected to be an Ambassador to the Far East by General Motors. He felt this was a true compliment.

His interests were varied and he was very athletic. He exercised every day, he was an excellent golfer and tennis player and his favorite hobby was painting. He is honored in the Reagan Library where one of his paintings hangs. In 2005 he pledged a significant gift to the Air Force Pavilion Building Campaign and the Presidential Motorcade which recognizes him and his family.

Hay was a world traveler and spoke 6 languages. He had the pleasure of meeting Gorbachev, Margaret Thatcher, and Presidents Reagan and Bush. He leaves behind three devoted daughters and a granddaughter who will all miss him very much. He was a wonderful Father, a dedicated friend to many and an inspiration to all!

Graveside services to be held at Conejo Mountain Cemetery on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at 2 p.m.

Services under the direction of Griffin Family; 482-1166.