Wayne was born May 6, 1918, in Enid, Oklahoma, to John & Cora Stevens. He was the youngest of 5 children, all of whom preceded him in death. In 1940, Wayne married Faye Cash, and they enjoyed 77 years together. He was also a devoted father to his daughter Nancy. Wayne served in the Army as an auto mechanic stationed in Hawaii.
While living in Lawrence, he was a member of the Eagles lodge. Wayne was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church. For 38 years, he worked as a mechanic at Broadway Ford. His favorite hobby was fishing. He also enjoyed hunting with his grandsons and nephew, camping with family and friends, and woodworking. He was a skilled gardener, growing many types of flowers. He always had candy kisses to share with his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his beloved wife Faye Stevens; dear daughter Nancy Voelker; cherished grandsons Ronnie Voelker and Mike (Elaine) Voelker; treasured great grandchildren Shai, Cody, Dakota, Zack, and Sarah; and adored great great grandsons Lucas and Samuel.
Wayne was born May 6, 1918, in Enid, Oklahoma, to John & Cora Stevens. He was the youngest of 5 children, all of whom preceded him in death. In 1940, Wayne married Faye Cash, and they enjoyed 77 years together. He was also a devoted father to his daughter Nancy. Wayne served in the Army as an auto mechanic stationed in Hawaii.
While living in Lawrence, he was a member of the Eagles lodge. Wayne was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church. For 38 years, he worked as a mechanic at Broadway Ford. His favorite hobby was fishing. He also enjoyed hunting with his grandsons and nephew, camping with family and friends, and woodworking. He was a skilled gardener, growing many types of flowers. He always had candy kisses to share with his grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his beloved wife Faye Stevens; dear daughter Nancy Voelker; cherished grandsons Ronnie Voelker and Mike (Elaine) Voelker; treasured great grandchildren Shai, Cody, Dakota, Zack, and Sarah; and adored great great grandsons Lucas and Samuel.
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