Adam Christopher Hays

Adam Christopher Hays, 47 of Grand Island went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at St. Francis Skilled Care. Services will be held at 10:30 AM Monday, April 19th at Peace Lutheran Church. Reverend Luke Biggs will officiate. Live-streaming will be on Facebook at Peace Lutheran Celebration of Life-Grand Island. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-5 PM Sunday at Peace Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Adam was born on October 28, 1973 in Grand Island the son of Robert and Rita (Wolf) Hays. He attended Engleman Elementary, Westridge Middle School and Northwest High School. Adam was smart, curious, and boisterous as a child. As a fun-loving nerd, he always excelled in school. He was a big jokester and loved to make others laugh. All those around him couldn’t help but be happy. Adam joked about wanting to be an only child, but he was an extremely caring and loving big brother. His hobbies included electronics, problem solving, and science. In middle school, he tested his electronics knowledge and rigged his locker to play the radio when he opened it. He enjoyed working on vehicles and spent time rebuilding his 1976 Chevy Malibu with his Dad. Even as a teenager, Adam inspired others. He was a confirmed member of Peace Lutheran Church and active in their youth group. He was described by others as being kind, unique, inspiring, “someone who gave it his all,” “someone who would change the world,” and “someone who I wanted to be.” On March 29, 1988 Adam announced to his friends that he was going to beat the school record in track at Northwest High School during gym class. Tragically, that day he collapsed on the track. What followed was a test of faith and strength. Adam returned home from the hospital in a persistent vegetative state. While stricken with grief, an entire community came together to support Adam’s family and “pray for Adam.” After being cared for at home for a few years, Adam was moved to CHI St. Francis Skilled Care. During the 31 years in the loving care of the Skilled Care staff, God’s plan began to be revealed. Adam continued to make others smile. God’s unending love shined through him. His story inspired countless people in strengthening their faith in God, and led many to pursue careers in nursing and healthcare. Several now carry Adam’s name to honor his spirit and memory. Adam was still able to change the world, just not how anyone ever expected. Those left to cherish his memory include his parents, Bob and Rita Hays; his siblings, Grant Hays, Matthew (LaNae) Hays, Emily (Patrick) Jensen, Beth (Daniel) Deida, Andrew (Rachael) Carlson, Stephen (Molly) Carlson and Daniel (Brenda) Carlson; nieces and nephews, Emma, Macy, Reese, Nora Carlson; Allison, Brianna, Landon Deida; Henry, Arthur Hays; Evalynn, Robert Jensen; Oliver and Stella Carlson; and his grandfather, Carroll Wolf. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Delores Wolf, and Joe and Fern Hays.

Adam Christopher Hays

October 28, 1973 - April 13, 2021

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October 28, 1973 - April 13, 2021

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