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Steven Owens Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - On January 16, 2014, the good Lord welcomed Steve into His heavenly kingdom following a lengthy illness. Steve was born on November 14, 1947 in Monroe, LA to his parents Ann and Bill Owens. He graduated from Byrd High School in 1965. Steve served honorably for the US Army as a Paratrooper for two years. Steve had a real passion for three things in life: religion, family, and baseball. He enjoyed reading the bible. He loved to gather his friends and family around and have discussions on a variety of topics. His favorite question to bring up was, "Who is the greatest baseball player to ever play?" These debates would last for hours. He would always finish with "The Babe." His love for the game and his passion to visit with family can be summed up by The Babe, "Every strike brings me closer to the next homerun."
He is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 23 years, Debbie Owens. He is survived by his parents, Ann and Bill Owens; three sons: Stevie Owens and wife Roberta , Fellers Owens and fiancé Sonya Reyes, and Nathan Owens, along with two daughters, Katy Owens Pierce and husband Jon, and Annette D'Armada; sister Cammie Laborde and husband Chuck , brother, Kent Owens and wife Susie; five grandchildren: Brenner, Brittany, Corbin, Peyton, and Trenton; three nephews and one niece: Trey, Matt, Will and Ashley, along with many grand-nieces and nephews. The family would also like to recognize some of Steve's lifelong friends who had been there by his side: Martha-Anne, Nancy, Morgan & Mary, Decker, and Doug. You are all angels to us.
"Pop's, you have hit a homerun in all of our hearts." Guys, sweet dreams.
"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4: 17-18 NIV
There will be a memorial service for Steve Owens at St. Matthias Episcopal Church Monday, January 20th beginning at 11am with reception to follow located at 3301 St. Matthias Drive in Shreveport.
You may offer your condolences to the family by visiting www.hilcrestmemorialfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Owens
Tanker Cook
January 31, 2014
I'm sorry I'm just now hearing about my friend. Steve, come on, Mickey Mantle was the best! how many times have we argued this point. I'll miss you my friend. Remember the time we were walking down the aisle of Broadmoor Theater during "Blue Hawaii" looking for the ladies.....I know....and no one else will!
Tanker
Linda Ames Tyler
January 23, 2014
I haven't seen Steve since shortly after high school. You just couldn't help but like Steve. So good to know how his life turned out with such a lovely family and knowing the Lord. I always thought he had the greatest parents and sister! God bless all of you with peace and strength as you walk through this great loss. Always remember that smile!
Bill Hodge
January 22, 2014
My condolences to the family. I knew Steve from the 1st grade at Werner Park Elementary and at Summer Grove Elementary when we were in Mrs. McFaul's 6th grade class when we were also teammates on the Brookwood Braves little league team. Steve was our second baseman and a very good one. His love of baseball began there. His favorite team was the L.A. Dodgers which he never stopped talking about. Lost track of him when his family moved away from our school districts just before we entered the 7th grade. He was a good guy and I have a lot of good memories of our friendship. One you would enjoy was when Cammie gave us a "tutorial" on how to dance...we were only 12, but Steve was really excited about learning, obviously to impress the girls. I'll remember him for all the good times we had. God bless his family.
N Jeter
January 21, 2014
Steve was my hero.His love and knowledge of baseball blew me away!His knowledge of everything amazed me.... But the reason your my hero Steve is because of who you are.You walked like a gaint on this land. Love you Steve
Korie Bunce Hynson
January 21, 2014
Dear Flip & Bill,
Y'all are in my thoughts. May the love of family and friends be with you all at this time.
Ken Francis
January 20, 2014
To the Owens' family - condolences - Steve and I had many laughs in our Byrd High Days
roy cage
January 20, 2014
Your family is in my thoughts and I will never forget Steve.
Bill McCranie
January 20, 2014
God bless Steve, his family and friends. My condolences...
Bob Maugham
January 20, 2014
Steve laughed out loud one time when a group of us had been out riding around town with no particular place to go, and when we were getting dropped off at our houses, I announced that I lived in the attic fan district. I will miss him.
January 19, 2014
Cammie my heart goes out to you & the rest of your family & I remember how Steve loved his baseball.He is in a better place. Larry Crouch S'port La.
Mildred Godwin
January 19, 2014
Flip and Bill, my heart goes out to you and all of your family for the loss of your son, Steve. God bless you.
Elsa, Becca, and Betty Buchanan
January 19, 2014
Steve will live forever in the hearts of all who loved him. His tired body is at peace now. May God Bless you, Steve, and keep you forever in his hands.
Carol West Kruck
January 19, 2014
Kent, Steve, Fellers and the Owens family, God bless you during this difficult time.
Nancy
January 19, 2014
My heart goes out to all of you, Steve's family that he loved so much. He is an angel now, but he always was an angel for me. He was loved by all his friends.
Rest in peace and God Bless You, Steve.
Raleigh Whitehead
January 19, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about Steve's passing. We played together when we attended Summer Grove Elementary back in the 1950's. We loved playing baseball together. I lost track of Steve when he went to junior high but always remembered him.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
January 19, 2014
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Steven Newman Owens our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Steve. And to Steve it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Army. Steve, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Steve's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Barry Kuperman
January 19, 2014
My sympathy to the Owens Family. Haven't seen Steve for many years but remember him as a fun loving guy.
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