Stephen Hayes Obituary

May 24,1950-January 14, 2008. Stephen E. Hayes of Colorado Springs passed away at his home with family and close friends at his side on January 14, 2008. He was born May 24, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM to H. Michael and Neola J. (Becker) Hayes. He married the love of his life, Cynthia "Cindy" (Wyant); their union brought them two sons, Douglas M. and Gregory S. Hayes. Steve was a graduate of San Marcos Military Academy, San Marcos, TX and Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO. He served honorably in the US Army. His working career was spent as an insurance adjuster. He was branch manager of a major independent insurance adjusting company and later founded Eastern Colorado Claims Service, which he and his wife successfully operated for 20 years. He loved camping, fishing and reading. He was particularly fond of car racing and had attended the Indianapolis 500 numerous times. Steve is survived by his wife, Cindy, of 35 years; and sons Doug and Greg; he is also survived by two grandchildren, Devon Hayes-Griffin and Kaylene Hayes-Skornia; his father H. Michael Hayes; brother & wife, Richard N. and Penny Hayes and their two daughters, Lindsey & Trevor Daly and Alison Hayes. He is also survived by in-laws, Donna & Dennis Tyger, Pamela & Dan Thurston-Valentine, Kathy & Robert Frontino, Gary Wyant, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Neola. A Memorial Service will be on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Cappadona Funeral Chapel, 1020 E. Fillmore St., Colorado Springs. Inurnment will be at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 825 E. Pikes Peak, #600, Colorado Springs, 80903, www.pikespeakhospice.org or to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 225 N. Michigan Ave.. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601; www.alz.org