Jul 08, 2020

Scott Gene Boomer

Posted Jul 08, 2020 3:24 PM

Scott Gene Boomer, age 50, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at his home with his loved ones. He was born June 7, 1970, at Seneca, Kansas, to Warren Eugene and Connie V. (Nichols) Boomer. He married Ann Marie (Means) on May 6, 1995, at Jewell, Kansas.

He spent his lifetime in radio broadcasting in a variety of roles from program director to radio announcer. He worked 30 years at Eagle Communications and a few years at KHAZ. Scott, of “Mike and Boomer," was the morning show host on the “The Bull Country KKQY 101.9” FM Radio. Over the years in broadcasting, he received a number of awards.  He grew up in Bern and Beloit, Kansas, and was a 1988 graduate of Beloit High School. He also received his bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University. Scott loved his work and being on the air. He had a deep passion for his family and friends, the community of Hays, and the people he reached out to in Hays, and the surrounding area.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Boomer, of the home; two sons, Tyler Boomer and Kaden Boomer, both of the home; his father and step-mother, Gene and Marsha Boomer, Heath, Texas; one sister, Jodi Foerschler and husband, Josh, Littleton, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Boomer; and his grandparents, Warren and Viola Boomer, and Claude and Frances Nichols.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2020, at Celebration Community Church, I-70 & Exit 157, Hays, Kansas. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2020, at the Osborne City Cemetery, Osborne, Kansas. 

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas and from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, at Celebration Community Church, Hays, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to the children’s education fund, remit to Ann Boomer.     

Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or not feeling well, please use email or the online guestbook. Social distancing and wearing masks will be suggested at the visitation and funeral service. 

Condolences can be sent via email to [email protected] or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com