John Calvin Haverfield of Russell Springs passed away on July 4, 2023. Calvin was born in Scott City on July 28, 1958. One of five children born to Larry Luke Haverfield and Elizabeth Dawn Haverfield, Calvin took great pride in carrying on his late father’s legacy through his hard work and dedication on the family ranch, working alongside his lifelong business partner, his little brother, Jay Haverfield.
He was an example of true stewardship to his land and cattle, working closely with Audobon of Kansas and the Defenders of the Wildlife. Calvin married the love of his life, Lillie Herrera, on May 15, 1992, and together they raised four children: Rene Junior, Krystal Rene, MyKel John, and AmmahRye Jeslie.
Calvin and Lillie were blessed with 12 grandchildren who kept them busy between basketball games, wrestling and various activities. Calvin was a loving and devoted husband and father who put his family first. He was active in his community taking on roles such as volunteer firefighter, young men’s leader and active member of the LDS church.
Calvin was welcoming to all with his authentic and gentle persona, warm smile, contagious laugh and wonderful sense of humor. He always gave the time and attention to make people feel genuinely loved and cared for, forever offering a listening ear and helping hand. You could catch Calvin in his spare time with a book in hand. He loved reading and his collection of books.
Calvin treasured his faith and lived to serve his family and community, he was a Bishop in the Scott City ward and will be dearly missed by his church family. Calvin’s presence will be fondly remembered by his loved ones in the Kansas sunrise as it stretches across the ranch he loved most, in the sounds, the smells, and the colors across the vast and beautiful Kansas prairie.
Calvin was preceded in death by his father, Larry Haverfield and other extended family members.
Calvin is survived by his wife, Lillie Haverfield; children, Krystal Rodriguez, Rene Junior (Katie) Rodriguez, MyKel (Erica Sauer) Rodriguez and AmmahRye Haverfield; his 12 grandchildren; his mother, Elizabeth “Bette” Dawn Haverfield; siblings; Nancy (Rick) Parkhurst, Kathy (RW) Lucas, Dawn (Doug) McKinney, Jay (Joy) Haverfield; multiple nieces and nephews and extended family.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Scott City. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at the Russell Springs Cemetery. In memory of Calvin, memorials may be made, for those who wish to express their sympathy, to AmmahRye’s education fund, Audobon of Kansas, or Defenders of the Wildlife and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences, visit baalmannmortary.com.