Mark Edward Hale

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