David L. Hays, 76, died September 13, 2011 at Promise Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born June 1, 1935 at Larned, Kansas, the son of William Anderson and Hannah Laura (Daykin) Hays. He married Rosemarie Stamm July 11, 1959 at Denmark Manor, Pennsylvania. She died August 1, 2000. A longtime Great Bend resident, coming from Larned, Mr. Hays worked as a probation officer, at Marlette Homes, Dundee Coop and Fuller Brush. He was a United States Army veteran. Mr. Hays was a member of First Presbyterian Church and attended First Church of God, Great Bend. He was also a member of American Radio League, Gideon's International, Cheyenne Gun Club, Barton County Historical Society, Golden Belt Community Concert Association, and Optimist Club. He was a HAM radio operator for more than fifty years and was a marksman. He loved to read. Survivors include one sister, Lavon Irene Hays Dalby, Williamsburg, Virginia; one brother, Eldon Anderson Hays and wife Linda, Larned; one sister-in-law, Faye (Hays) Gatton, Great Bend; very special friend, Sharon East; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Duane Hays; and one brother-in-law, Harry L. Dalby. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 19, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church. The Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether and the Reverend Tom Swain will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to First Presbyterian Church, First Church of God, or Great Bend Public Library, in care of the funeral home.