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Stephen Ley Obituary
1941-2016
Stephen Wendel "Steve" Ley, died at sunrise on Thursday, the 15th of December, 2016, in Houston, Texas after a long battle with dementia. He was born in Houston, Texas on the 7th of May, 1941 to Wendel Duer Ley and Audrey Moody Ley.
A more specific and detailed notice will appear in Sunday's edition.
Friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances of Steve with the family from five o'clock in the afternoon until seven o'clock in the evening on Monday, the 19th of December 2016, in the grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
The family will hold a private memorial celebration of Steve's life this summer in Tabernash, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Wendel D. Ley Family YMCA, 15055 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049 or charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Ley
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Mary and Jim Fox
March 10, 2017
Steve,--- a gentle and fine man, you will always be remembered by your friends and neighbors at the Fairways at Pole Creek, which you did such a wonderful job developing.
Mary and Jim Fox wish you peace.
Betsy Parish
December 24, 2016
To Steve Ley's family and loved ones, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Will & Lisa Cunningham
December 17, 2016
Praying for God's peace & comfort as you grieve the loss of Steve. And may the One who gives life bring joy to your lives as you remember Steve during the coming days.
December 17, 2016
What a wonderful time to pass up to heaven, sunrise! I'm sure he is just overjoyed to be in Heaven with God. May God bless you and help you get over your loss.
Bobby Atkinson
Glo Cowan - Starks
December 16, 2016
My prayers to the Ley Family.
Tenderly, may time heal your sorrow...
Gently, may friends ease your pain...
Softly, may peace replace heartaches...
And may warmest memories remain...
Jerry Lumsden
December 16, 2016
Rest In Peace,brother. You have earned it. You bring back many great memories from SMU days and especially the Phi Delt house. I have got to believe in my heart of hearts that you are now in a far better place. God speed
YITB
Jennifer Atkinson
December 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ley family.
Steve came into my life when I was 13. For the past 30 years he has been a very important part of my life. Charlie, Ashley, and I have precious memories of Steve that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. Steve was more than a stepfather to us, he was like a father. Steve, I think about you everyday. I know that you are now at peace. I love you with all my heart and miss you dearly. Jennifer
Jim Wilck
December 16, 2016
My condolences to the Ley family. I remember spending the night in their lovely home when Steve and I drove down from Dallas to see the Rice - SMU football game. We were pledge brothers at SMU and double dated and made other joint functions together. I will certainly miss him.
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Memorial Events
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Dec
19
Memorial Gathering
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors1010 Bering Drive, Houston, TX 77057
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