Larned - Michael (Mike) A. Giles, 67, passed away December 23, 2016 at Country Living of Larned.

He was born May 11, 1949 in Stafford, KS; the son of Benjamin M. and LaVera Schartz Giles. A lifetime area resident; he was a Farmer, Rancher and a Commodities Broker.

He loved the simple life and lived on his own terms. He enjoyed being outside on a Kansas farm, loved dogs, riding his motorcycle and frequently talked about how proud he was to be a Dad and Grandpa. He wanted his kids to be raised with an appreciation for laughter and music, which they all enjoy today.

Mike was a former Garfield and Pawnee County CO-OP board member and a former Orange township board member. He is a member of the KIOGA and president of Arnies Oil Co.

Survivors include; a son, Brian M. Giles, Tainan, Taiwan; two daughters, Nancy R. Giles, Phoenix, AZ and Kelly (Brian) Nuss, Silverdale, Washington; step-son, Kirby (Kris) Hagans; two brothers, Benjamin (Charlene) Giles, Wichita and Rex Giles, Larned; two sisters, Mary Giles, and Marty (Tim) Dryden, both of Larned, and five grandchildren, Colton Nuss, Levi Nuss, Macey Nuss, Juliana Giles-Remedi and Kade Hagans; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be at Glory Be, January 9th at 2:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center or the Pawnee County Humane Society, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.