Frank Steven Hays (Steve), age 97 passed away peacefully at his home in Green Valley, AZ. Steve was born June 12, 1928. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank K. Hays and Beulah E. (Stevens) Hays of Chicago, Il., his loving wife Pauline Ann Hays and his sister Joyce S. Hays. Steve is survived by his two children Frank Steve Hays Jr. (Judy) of Reno, NV and Thomas Edward Hays (Nadja) of Mandeville, LA.

Steve had a sharp entrepreneurial mind, successfully owning several businesses. In his retirement Steve enjoyed traveling and living in many locations with Polly. His other interests included taking the family camping and enjoying the wildlife, hiking, being an avid golfer, and singing in barbershop quartet.