Steven Lynn McDowell passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Steve was born Jan. 8, 1963 to Jerry and Linda McDowell in Manchester, Iowa.
Steve lived in Iowa until 1978 when his family moved to Arizona. They moved to Pine, Ariz. in 1979 where he met his lifetime partner, Darla. After marriage, they made their home in Pine, and he started his own business, Blue Moon Construction, becoming the youngest contractor in Arizona at the age of 22.
During their marriage, they were blessed with two beautiful children, Stevie and DeAwna. The family spent much time traveling, going to NASCAR and NHRA races, car shows, camping, and lake trips.
Steve collected vintage Mustangs, old trucks and motorcycles. He loved his family. The biggest blessing was brought to Steve on his birthday in 2010… a grandson in his namesake, who instantly stole his heart, and they were best buds for life. His second grandchild, Shelby, and third, Sadie, also stole his heart as well.
Steve is survived by his wife of 30 years, Darla; daughter, DeAwna and husband Brennon McLaws; and three grandchildren, Stevie, Shelby, and Sadie; mother, Linda Kirkwood; brother, Jeff (Diana) McDowell; sister, Jennifer (Jeff) Schaul; sister, Melissa (Rex) Matthews; brother, Mike (Sarah) McDowell; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry McDowell; and son, Stevie McDowell.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. July 11, 2015 at Expedition Church in Payson, Ariz.
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Obituary for Steven Lynn McDowell
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