Stephen Grant Farnworth

Stephen Grant Farnworth

Stephen Farnworth Obituary

Published by Garden Chapel - Mesa on Jul. 26, 2008.
FARNWORTH, Stephen Grant 1949 - 2008 Stephen Grant Farnworth, 58, passed away unexpectedly due to heart related complications on July 22, 2008. He was born Aug. 14, 1949 in Lewiston, UT to Tom and Betty Farnworth. Steve has touched all of our lives with his tender influence, sense of humor, his unique gifts and extraordinary talents. Hallmark character traits for which Steve will always be remembered are his positive attitude, his creativity and his sharp intellect. Among his many enjoyments were cooking, reading, sailing, and he excelled in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu and was a 2-time international champion. He was an entrepreneur of many and varied business interests during his lifetime, and at the time of his passing, was president of Nova Legal Services. Steve cherished spending time with his family. He had a special way of making each of us feel his unconditional love, which brought us closer together as a family. Steve is survived by his wife Shirley; his children, Christy (Mike) McClure; Shauna (Jeff) Arnett; Scott (Julie) Farnworth; Jenny (Joe) Steiner; twelve grandchildren; his parents, Tom and Betty Farnworth; his siblings: Michael (Cindy) Farnworth; Connie (John) Van Dorn; Rhonda Owens; David Farnworth; Mark Farnworth; and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. The family will welcome guests at Bunker's University Chapel, 3529 E. University Drive from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. Funeral services will be held Mon. July 28 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior to the service at the LDS Beverly Ward Building, 1054 W. 2nd Place, Mesa, AZ 85201. Interment at City of Mesa Cemetery. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.

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Gino L

July 2, 2018

You taught me Jiu Jitsu. You taught me guitar. You taught me how to cook Thai food. You were my friend and you will always be missed. - GIno

Matt Walker

May 8, 2018

Cousin Cindy.. Love you miss you

Frank Sinclair

July 28, 2008

Steve,

Thank you for all you did to reaffirm my faith in the Lord, and for leading by example. You didn't HAVE to be cool - you were REAL, and to me that makes all the difference in the world.

There are people who make a big splash in the game of life, reaching many people at one time. You appear to have reached so very many of us, one at a time. That you could cram so much into your life: Family, Friends, Work, was a telling testament to your deep abiding love. You always seemed to have time to talk when you were asked to.

I am proud to have been able to share your time, experience, and your loving, altruistic approach to personal ministry, and although you will be greatly missed at this time, I look forward to the time when all of us will be reunited, in the loving arms of our Lord.

With love,
Frank and Kathy Sinclair

Paul O'Connor

July 28, 2008

I am truly sorry for your loss, Steve was a great man and I am a better person for having known him

Wayne LiVoti

July 28, 2008

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Kellie McIntosh

July 27, 2008

Shirley and family,
To say that we were shocked pales with how we feel. We absolutely adored Steve and he leaves behind a tremendous hole in his place. We so wish that we could be there with you in the most difficult time of all but unfortunately are not able to. We want you to know of our deepest love for Steve and all of the family. The memories now of all we have gone through together are especially sweet and our heart felt prayers are with you at this time! No words can be said at this time to relieve the pain of loss but we want you to know how deeply sorry we are. Our family was dumbfounded to say the least. Much love coming your way and prayers always.
All of our thoughts and prayers with you from all of us in Sandy. All our love, Mike, Kellie, Brandon, Haley, Adam, Valerie, Jonathan, Sheena and of course the little ones, Mackenzie and Olivia.

Shasta Wootan

July 27, 2008

I'm so sorry for the loss of such a sweet man. He was always kind to me, and I loved anything he cooked! My thoughts are with his family.

Diane Adamson Poulton

July 26, 2008

I was so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. The Farnworth family was very special to me during my growing up years and Steve was a dear friend. My heart felt prayers go out to each of you. His outrageous sense of humor will be missed by all.

Seth & Brittany Watson

July 26, 2008

We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a great man. My uncle Steve could always be caught in the kitchen cooking or just trying to spend time with his spectacular family. I had the privilege of living with the Farnworth's, a time or two, and the bond that they share can never be broken. The life that Steve lead will never be forgotten and we will be telling stories about him for years to come. Shirley, Christy, Shauna, Scott & Jenny; We LOVE you very much and you are in our prayers.

From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes

July 26, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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