William " Bill " Lee Hirst, 70, passed away on November 23, 2021 at Salina Regional Hospital, Salina, Kansas.  He was born on September 29, 1951 to Vernon E. Hirst and Mona E. (Jasper) Hirst.  Bill was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jon E. Hirst.

Bill is survived by his son, William " Bill" L. Hirst of Hutchinson, Kansas, his daughter, Elizabeth " Beth" ( Derik) Douglas of Lohrville, Iowa, his sisters, Verona " Roni" ( Don) Lenz and Diane ( Dennis ) DeCoster both of Hutchinson, Kansas, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great- granddaughter.

Special thanks to his caretaker, Brenda Bassett and other friends.

Cremation has taken place.

Graveside services will be held at a later date.