Thayne grew up in Waterloo and on December 13, 1958, was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Shirley Stocks. Together, they established their home in Crain Lake, Minnesota, later relocating to Albuquerque, New Mexico and finally settling in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in 1967. After retirement in 2008, Shirley and Thayne moved to Deepwater, Missouri, where they enjoyed their later years together.
Thayne is survived by his four loving children: Dodie Blankenship (Earl) of Bolivar, Missouri; Virginia Holtzclaw (Jerry) of Chandler, Arizona; Connie Robinson (Daryl) of Warsaw, Missouri; and Douglas Steyer (Rebecca) of Clinton, Missouri. He leaves behind a legacy in his ten cherished grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one grandson, and one granddaughter.
Memorial services to honor Thayne Steyer's life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M.
