Steven Wayne Mapes Arredondo

Steven Wayne Mapes Arredondo Battle Creek Steven Wayne Mapes Arredondo, 29, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly at Battle Creek Health System and was ushered into Heaven on October 3, 2010 surrounded by his family, both earthly and heavenly. Steven was born in Battle Creek on June 9, 1981 to Steven W. Mapes and Kathy L. (Arredondo) McIlvain. He was affectionately know to cousins and friends as LOC and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and attended both private Christian Schools and Battle Creek Public Schools, graduating and earning his certificate in welding. He is survived by his parents, Steven W. (Cheryl) Mapes, Kathy L. (Corey) McIlvain and his step-father, David S. Owens, with whom he shared a close and loving relationship; sisters, Alisa (Issac) Iliff, Emily Mapes and Amanda Mapes all of Battle Creek; brothers, Danny Mapes of Battle Creek and T.J. (Chelsie) Owens of Tooele, UT; Fiancé Jennifer Andrews; grandparents, Esmer and Emma Lee French; his treasured children, Torren, Taiyah and Kendall whom he loved with all his heart; nephews Dyllan and Dammon and niece Aleigha; and many close aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Steven was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dale and Sylvia Mapes; maternal grandparents, Guadalupe and Lilly Arredondo; aunt, Mary Geeting; and uncle, Mark Moon. He worked for various temp agencies in the area and enjoyed working for relatives at their businesses, always helping out where he could. Steven was always very talented in whatever he chose to do and had a gift of selflessness and charm making many friends during his journey on earth. He played ice hockey on numerous teams during his youth and enjoyed being a part of the Battle Creek Bullets during his teenage years. He enjoyed Facebook, darts and playing poker all of which he was very good at. His greatest accomplishment is being an organ donor for the Gift of Life. His heroism will save many lives and he will continue to live on through his gift to those in need. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life is scheduled for Friday, October 8 at 6:00 pm at the Andrus Street Church of God in Battle Creek, with the Reverend William Bingham officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the family to cover expenses and create a fund for his children, whom he so deeply loved. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.