Stephen Fay Hughes

Mass of Christian Burial for Steve Hughes will be held at 10:00 a.m., May 1, 2013 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 followed by a prayer vigil service at 6:00 p.m., at Gillette Memorial Chapel.Stephen Fay Hughes, age 66, of Gillette, Wyoming beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend passed away Friday, April 26, 2013.Steve was born November 19, 1946 in Pittsburgh, California to Woodrow F. and Ethel M. (Carlson) Hughes. The family moved to Gillette in 1947. He spent his life in Gillette, graduating from Campbell County High School in 1964. He attended Chadron State College and served 6 years proudly in the Army National Guard. He later earned his Associates Degree from Gillette College. At the age of 14, Steve, started working for "Ostlunds" and later purchased the business, and created Landmark. Landmark is where he remained his entire working life. The business continues to be an anchor of the downtown business area. Steve was united in marriage to Mary Katherine Hays on June 16, 1970. Together they raised their seven children: Julie (Scott) Rankin, Jason Hughes, Kimberly Hughes, Angela (Justin) Dahl, Kayla (Kelsey) Hurd, Paul (Mandy) Hughes, and Michael (Laura) Hughes. Steve was an active and faithful member within his community. He enjoyed working, coaching, talking, laughing, joking, etc. He was an active member of Saint Matthews Catholic Church and an honorable supporter of John Paul II. He was a member of the Jaycees, the Moose, Eagles, the American Legion and other service organizations. As a City Councilman and County Commissioner, he prided himself in improving this community for his family, friends and the future generations. He will be missed by many and remembered always by those of us who loved him. Steve's impact on his family and this community cannot be measured. He spent most of his mornings enjoying coffee with his buddies, while trying to solve the world's problems. He put his heart and soul into everything that he did, and will always be remembered for his passion for sports-Go Camels, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Atlanta Braves! His purpose was to serve his family and others and he did. His proudest accomplishment were being a part of the Gillette Community, working hard, laughing hard, loving Mary, raising his seven special children and welcoming his beautiful grandchildren: Alisa, Chloe, Rylie, and Lacie Rankin, Jacob (Jackson), Lucas & Taylor Rossiter, Abigail & Joshua Dahl, Maddox and baby Hurd, Olivia Hughes, and Kinley Hughes.Steve is survived by his wife Mary; his seven children; twelve grandchildren; sisters: Jody (Tom) McGee, and Cindy Dunn; stepsister, Lamora Parker and stepbrother, Bill Throne.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Hughes.Memorials and condolences may be sent in Steve's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716