Stephen H. Haney, 72, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, November 22, 2010, at his home in Columbus.

The funeral service will be Saturday, November 27, 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Douglas Zurek officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at the church with a 10:15 A.M. family prayer service. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Platte County Historical Society.

Stephen H. Haney was born November 19, 1938, in Columbus, Nebraska, to William and Marjorie (Gass) Haney. He graduated from Kramer High School and attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Steve then attended the University of Minnesota graduating in 1959 with a degree in Mortuary Science. Steve returned to Columbus to work with his mother at Gass Haney Funeral Home. He became the 4th generation owner of Gass Haney Funeral Home which was founded by Henry Gass, Sr. in 1870. Steve was an integral part of the business and community until his retirement in 2008. On April 9, 1962, Steve was united in marriage to Jeanne Sandahl in Columbus and they celebrated their 48th anniversary this year.

Steve was active in the Masonic Lodge, Lebanon Lodge 323 AF & AM, Platte Valley York Rite, Scottish Rite Lincoln, Sesostris Shrine, Pawnee Shrine Club & Motor Club, Elks, Sertoma, OFC, ATA (American Trapshooting Association), and NTA (Nebraska Trapshooting Association). He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Steve was an avid hunter, trap shooter, reader, loved classical music, traveling, and visiting with people.

Steve is survived by:
Wife – Jeanne Haney of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Christine (Ron) Prokupek of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Stephanie Haney of Columbus, NE
Son – Kevin Haney of Columbus, NE
Grandson – Adam (Brenda) Davidson of Orange, TX
Grandson – Aaron (Kimberly) Davidson of Kaneohe, HI
Grandson – David Keating of Columbus, NE
Great Granddaughter – Kendra Davidson of Orange, TX
Sister – Patricia (Adrian) Muhle of Schuyler, NE
Brother – William "Bill" (Starre) Haney of Mesa, AZ
Sister-in-law – Lori Sandahl of Elysburg, PA
Nieces and nephews

Steve was preceded in death by:
Parents – William and Marjorie Haney


SERVICE FOLDER

Creation's Flight

With every changing season
The sky has seemed to say
Lift your thoughts toward heaven
Come and fly away.

Through life there is a beckon
Toward a final flight
The seasons are preparing
A change from faith to sight.

And then one day it can be heard
Seems nature hears it too
The time has come to journey
To a place prepared for you.

Rising toward the cloudless day
On gentle wings to glide
Toward that final season
Where eternity abides.



Music
Ann Cattau - Organist & Soloist
"Amazing Grace"
Luther Bakenhus - Soloist
"How Great Thou Art" & "The Lord's Prayer"

Casket Bearers
Kevin Haney David Keating
Adam Davidson Aaron Davidson
Brad Ramaekers Gary Sharman