Donald W. Hayes, 90, passed away Saturday, March 25 surrounded by his loving family. Don was born August 21, 1926 in Lyons, Kansas where he grew up with his loving parents. During his youth, Don rode horses, worked in the wheat fields and participated in Boy Scouts, achieving the highest rank attainable, the Eagle Scout Medal. He graduated from Lyons High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track and field.

Don served in the Army during World War II at Fort Sheridan, IL. Don attended Kansas State University on the GI bill where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Being the first in his family to pursue college, Don remained a loyal K-State fan throughout his life. Upon graduation, Don married his beloved Barbara Ann Boyd to whom he was married for 34 years. Don worked for Amoco Production Company for more than 35 years traveling across the country and settling in Tulsa in 1976 where he was an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church. He retired from Amoco in 1986.

Don and Barbara adopted their children, Stacy and Steven, from the Methodist Mission Home in San Antonio, Texas in 1966 and 1968 respectively. Don was a devoted husband, father and friend who valued his family above all. He loved collecting trains, frequenting flea markets and searching for the ultimate "deal". He will be deeply missed by his children Steven and wife Amy (Hooks) Hayes, Stacy Hayes and husband Matt Graber, and his grandchildren Matthew, Nathan, Anna and Thomas Hayes and Posey and Poppy Graber. He is joining his wife Barbara in Heaven.

Family suggests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be 12:00pm-9:00pm, Moore's Southlawn Chapel, Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Memorial Service 2:00 P.M., Asbury UMC Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com