Birth date: Jul 25, 1955 Death date: Feb 8, 2018
MARK STEPHEN HAYS July 25, 1955—Feb. 8, 2018 Our most dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, Mark Stephen Hays was born in Los Angeles, CA on July 25, 1955 to Robert Frank Hays Read Obituary
Mark was one of the speakers in sacrament meeting the first time I attended church in the Highland 11th Ward. His tender heart and radiant spirit made me feel at ease with an upcoming move to our new ward. I have fond memories of Mark participating in the arrow of light award ceremony for cub scouts. Mark was a great story teller and captivated the scouts attention easily. Our family went through some difficult times and we were the recipients of Mark and Janet’s love, compassion, and service as so many of us were. Mark and Janet were always thinking of others and showing their love and concern in many ways. You both have been perfect examples to us of Christlike service and charity. You have been in our prayers and thoughts. We love you a Janet!!
Janet, we can't imagine how tough it must be to be separated for awhile from your eternal companion due to his passing. We have nothing but wonderful memories of him and you through our Church associations and other friendly encounters. As I recall, our interactions were always cheery, lighthearted, and fun. You folks were always so gracious and accommodating when I paid you home teaching visits, and you always laughed at my jokes even if they were rather lame. I loved the way Mark chuckled at all kinds of funny things! Mark was amazing in his ability to help others while not showing discomfort when he was hurting from his various ailments. And we admired him so much for being such a model boy scout leader - in the way he lived the principles of scouting, his knowledge of it and how he helped the boys. Of course, who was better at picking up trash along the jogging/walking trails and making those pathways more beautiful than was Mark?! We could always spot you folks a mile away on the trail because of those trademark hats you always wore. What fun our visits were when we caught up to you on those pathways! We will miss those times. May the Lord comfort and bless you during this difficult time. We will always treasure our memories of you two and will never forget you.
Love, Ray and Susan LeBaron
Sweet Janet, I am so saddened for your loss. You and Mark are a couple to adore and strive to be like. Jeremy and I have always felt your warmth and love. You made such an effort to reach out to us. You make everyone you encounter feel so special. I am so grateful to have gotten to know you, and running into you is such a treat and a boost for the soul. I will always remember the last time I saw you and Mark — walking on the pathways in Cedar Hills, holding hands, and looking like teenagers in love , as always. I am so sad you have to be without your sweetheart. You will be in my prayers. I know angels will surround you and carry you, and Mark will be close. The Branches love you!
Mark is a kind and loving man and I loved him. I had the great pleasure of being his Home Teaching companion for 7 years when we were part of the 11th ward. What great experiences we had teaching the LaCognata and Flanary families most that time. I loved his use of visual aids, he was a master story teller and a great teacher. He was kind-hearted and generous in his expression of love and service to others. As his picture shows he smiled (and what a beautiful & warm smile he has)a lot even when enduring such great physical pain. Our family appreciated the various acts of thoughtfulness that Janet & Mark gave to us over the past 20 years. Mark was a pretty good man by himself but he wouldn’t have been an exceptional man without Janet’s influence. I know he loves her deeply! I will miss Mark and look forward to some time in the future when we get to have a joyful hug once again!
May our Father in Heaven shower peace upon Janet and their extended family is our prayer! We love you Janet.
Curt & Edwards Edwards
Love you Dad!!! Miss you!
I, along with many others, have many wonderful memories of Mark. He served at the same mission as my previous husband, Ron Burrell. It was a great honor to have Mark sing in the Navajo language at Ron's funeral. Ron would have been very pleased at that moment because of the great love he had for the Navajo people, the same as Mark had. There was never a time when you didn't see Mark with a smile on his face. He radiated kindness, generosity, love, and compassion in his life. It won't be the same without his glowing personality but we are so happy that he is out of his mortal pain. We would all do well to follow his example of a good and positive life. And last of all, Janet, please know that we all love you and are here to support you in anyway we can. Your graciousness had made us love you even more. Because I know, somewhat, of what you are going through at the present, I know that Mark is beside you and will give you comfort when you most need it. Ron did with me. You will feel his presence and it will help you get through the hard days to come. May God bless you in the trying days ahead. Good memories of Mark will help carry you through. So grateful for our friendship and for you being such a great friend to my daughter, Ronene and her hubby Scott. We all love you. Erlene and Grant Taylor
We cross paths with people who leave their fingerprints upon you. Mark is one who did this for our family. What an amazing example of compassionate service, we will never forget. - Scott & Chris Ferguson
Mark was always so kind and positive. Every interaction and conversation I can think of left me feeling upbeat and happy. He will be greatly missed. He had the gift of making everyone feel loved and accepted.
