Steven Clark Hayes passed away on November 3rd, 2022, at the age of 68. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Peggy, sons William (Ashley) and Shawn (Ashley), daughter Avery (Schultz McLean), 3 grandchildren: Madelynn, Hunter, Haylee Hayes, and brothers Dan (Marcia), Doug (Tadhi), Greg (Brynda), Mark (Debbie), and sister Kathy (Jerry Francisco).
Steven was born in WaKeeney, KS on January 17th, 1954, and grew up farming with his parents. In college he was heavily involved with rodeoing. After earning his Associates Degree in feedlot management from Colby Community College, he continued to farm and enjoyed showing horses. He met and married Peggy in 1988. After the farm was sold, Steve began work with Farmland Industries Crude Transportation in March 1990. William and Shawn were born, and after moving to Stafford in 1993, Avery followed. He worked as a truck driver in the oilfield industry until his retirement in 2021.
After retirement, he enjoyed target practice at the local gun range, square dancing with Peggy, and helping Shawn with odd jobs for his business. He walked his daughter Avery down the aisle at her wedding on October 8th.
Steven devoted his life to his family. He was hardworking, honest, quiet, and an extraordinary husband and father. He believed strongly in his salvation through Christ, and is now in Heaven. His family will miss his puns, one-liners, advice, and stunning bits of timely wisdom. His impact and goodness of heart will be felt by those he has left behind indefinitely.
There will be a visitation at Berean Assembly at 1215 W Carey Ln #2723, Wichita, KS 67217 on Tuesday, November 8th, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will be held at the same location on November 9th, at 10 a.m., followed by the burial at Morlan Township Cemetery in Graham County, Kansas, at 4 p.m.