Mark Edward Hale, 46, died Monday February 27, 2023, at St. Catherine
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born August 28, 1976, in Garden
City, the son of Henry and LaVonne (Hammer) Hale; they survive.
Mark spent his entire childhood in Satanta, Kansas, graduating from
Satanta schools. He was active on their football and basketball teams.
Mark especially loved woodworking in his high school shop class.
Growing up, he and his four brothers spent many days competing in full
contact driveway basketball games. As a child, Mark was a daredevil.
He was known to sneak onto the roof and jump to the ground. As an
adult, he reached new heights on a skydiving trip with his wife.
Needless to say, Mark gave his mother more than a few gray hairs. Mark
continued his education at Seward County Vocational School, completing
his certificate in drafting. During that time, he also completed his
scuba diving certification.
During high school, Mark made the best decision of his life when he
asked Katherine Ann Lies out on their first date; thus beginning a
lifelong love story. On August 31, 2002 they married in Satanta,
Kansas. Anyone who knew them well would say they were made for each
other. Throughout their marriage, they faced trials and many great
joys, but through it all, they faced them together. After their
marriage, they settled in Garden City where Mark started a 17 year
career with Wind River Grain. Mark was a hard working man, always
dependable for both his family and his employer.
Mark was strong willed and stubborn at times but he was also genuine and
could talk to anyone about anything. He was an avid sports fan and may
have been a little too competitive when it came to his Co-Ed Softball
League or his Fantasy Football teams. Mark was known to participate in
marathon Risk games that stretched well into the night with his brothers
during the holidays. Most of all Mark loved his family, especially his
wife and children. Together they enjoyed swimming, playing any kind of
game, being silly, telling jokes; he was especially good with “dad
jokes”, and just spending time with each other. He and his children
spent countless hours wrestling in the living room, much to Kate’s
chagrin.
Mark was a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan, even during their worst
seasons. Yearly, he and his brothers journeyed to Kansas City to attend
at least one NFL game together. In 2020, he and his brothers were in
the stadium to watch the Chiefs win the AFC championship. He was so
excited to see his Chiefs win the Superbowl again this year, staying up
to watch every minute of the game with his family despite his
progressing illness.
Mark is survived by his wife- Katherine, two Daughters- Rhogue Faith,
and Rhavyn Grace, Son- Rhyder Maverick all of the home; Brothers: Eric
Hale of Satanta, Kansas, Tim Hale of Hays, Kansas, Jeremy (Amy) Hale of
Hays, Kansas, and Brent (Brittani) Hale of Wichita, Kansas;
Sisters-in-Law: Heather (Tim) Stegman of Holcomb, Kansas and Rebecca
(Jay) Conine of Fremont, Nebraska, Brother-in-Law: Brian Lies of
Satanta, Kansas, Mother-in-Law: Madonna Lies of Satanta, Kansas, as well
as numerous, nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Robert and Betty Hammer,
Bill and Geraldine Hale and step-grandmother Gail Hale, Uncles: Kenneth
Hale and Perry Hitchings, and Father-in-Law: Paul Lies.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday March 6, 2023, at St.
Dominic Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. A
Rosary Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday March 5, 2023, at Garnand
Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. Visitation will also take place on
Sunday March 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Garnand Funeral
Home.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Hale Children Education Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com