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Stephen Fox Obituary

Stephen Kelvin Fox, 21, of Scottsdale, passed away January 5, 2008. He was born in Phoenix on March 20, 1986. Stephen graduated from Horizon High School and was a student at Paradise Valley Community College studying criminal justice. Stephen survived by his parents, Geoffrey and Catheryn and sister, Stacia; fraternal grandmoher Patty Fox of Sedona, maternal grandparents, Ralph and Betty Benson, uncles, Grady (Lynn) Fox of Munds Park, David Benson of Santa Rosa, Ca, and Richard (Mary) Benson; cousins Bryce and Bret Fox, and Jimmy, Christi and Jake Benson and many, many, lifelong friends. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2008, at La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6350 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to AZ Humane Society, 9226 N. 13th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2008.

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Christina Bruce

February 6, 2008

I was on here browsing when I saw a bulletin posted about your son, though I have never met him, nor attended a school with him, I was so touched when I read about the impact he had on his fellow classmates, family and friends. In time, your hearts will heal, tears will turn to smiling eyes, and conversation will be filled of amazing memories of your son and how he will forever impact people's lives. From our family to yours, we send prayers and to have faith in your strength. Even though he is not there physically, he's there, in spirit and will forever remain in your heart...god bless your family....

LINDSEY TINKHAM

January 23, 2008

I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH STEPHEN SINCE 5TH GRADE AND SHARED MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET! HE WAS AN AMAZING PERSON! YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM VERY VERY MUCH!

whitney lister

January 16, 2008

Your son was a very special person. I have known him for many years and was a close friend of his. I just want to say that whoever had the pleasure of knowing him are truely lucky people. I give my thoughts are prayers to the family.

Gary Setbacken

January 15, 2008

Geof,

I never met your son but I'm sure he was special guy like his dad.

Gary Setbacken

Stacia Fox

January 12, 2008

Dear Friends,
Thank you so much. It really means the world to us to know how many people cared about Stephen! I would greatly appreciate any pictures or stories in due time. I would really like to meet all of his friends , however I can't do it just yet. Love Stacia

Debra champion

January 11, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for your family.

Rita Treat

January 11, 2008

Dear Fox Family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Stephen was a wonderful student when he was attending Desert Springs Elementary School. I was sadden to hear the news.I will always consider it an honor to of known him.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Treat
(former teacher at Desert Springs)

Tom Grady

January 11, 2008

Dear Geoff and Cathy,
I have no idea what has happened, but Margarets email has just devestated me. Give yourself time to grieve, and talk about it with those close to you. We love you and think of you often.
Our deepest condolences.
Tom Grady.
Coffs Harbour

The Braden Family

January 10, 2008

Dear Fox Family,
Our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss. He was a very good friend to our son Dan, and will truely be missed.
May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort.

Matt Ferree

January 10, 2008

Dear Fox family.

Your son will be greatly missed by all of his friends, he made a big impression on all of us. His smile always brightened up the room, and he had a huge heart. You did a great job at raising such a good guy. My heart goes out to all of you, I wish there was more we could do for you all. He is with god now looking down on us...... surely still smileing. I'm really gonna miss him. God bless.

Drew Teer

January 10, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. Fox:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Stephen was such a thoughtful, caring guy. His jokes and stories always made the longest shifts at Pei Wei go by so quickly. He'll truly be missed.
You have my thoughts and prayers

Rita, Martin and Abbey Block

January 10, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and send our deepest sympathy to your entire family. The loss of a child is a loss one cannot imagine. We will keep all of you and Stephen in our prayers.

Deb Furlong

January 10, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Stephen's family. As a close and dear friend of my daughter's, Stephen spent time in my home, most often during their high school years. Many a weekend morning I would carefully pick my way among an array of sleeping teenagers on my floor. Stephen always had a smile for me if I woke him by accident.

To the Fox family I offer my prayers and my support should you need it. Stephen will be missed more than words can express.

Rachel/Emily

January 10, 2008

Dear Fox family and friends,
We wanted to give our prayers out to you and all of our close friends who have lost such an amazing person. We were fellow classmates at Horizon High School with Stephen and will always remember him as the loveable, funny, sweet and caring guy that he was. We will always love you Stephen

TYLER FIELD

January 10, 2008

DEAR FOX FAMILY, WE WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND LET YOU KNOW OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. YOUR FRIENDS AT REDLINE WELDING.

Barbara Blumenthal

January 10, 2008

To the Fox Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Cathy.I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I sure I speak for all the YA YA's we are here for you. Love Barbara

Jo Beth, Larry, David, Devin, Danya Knudsen

January 10, 2008

Dear Friends,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep his memory alive by visiting with friends and family and hearing what a wonderful young man he was and how he touched so many people's lives. May he rest in peace.

Becky Kreutzer

January 10, 2008

Dear Cathy, I just heard the news of your son's death and am so deeply deeply sorry for your tragic loss. Your Squaw Peak "YaYa" friends send our sincerest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. We are here for you, Cathy, to lend our support in friendship and offer our hugs.
~ Love from Becky (Ramsey) Kreutzer

Klenell, Jim, Madison & Nate Jensen

January 10, 2008

Dear Cathy, Geoff & Stacia:
Words cannot express our sadness for you! We sincerly hope you can get some comfort in knowing that Stephen was an amazing kid. He was always happy, funny and he had a huge heart. We wish we could somehow make the deep pain and loss go away. We will never forget the many kindnesses you have shown to our family. We love you guys!

judy (Lakin) Fern

January 10, 2008

Fox Family,
I wanted to express my sympathy to you. I remember steven's smile and his warm heart. You are all in my heart and thoughts today. I am so very sad. I wish you peace. Judy (Lakin) Fern

Tara and Craig

January 10, 2008

Dear Mr. Fox, Mrs. Fox, and Family;

We have never met before nor did I ever get the honor to meet your son, but my boyfriend (Craig Love) was a friend of his and is very saddened by his passing. I don't think that anyone ever understands why any loved one should pass and no parent should ever have to lose a child like you both and your family has done. I sincerely hope that you all find comfort in God, everyone's prayers, and knowing that you will meet again one day. Craig's and my deepest condolences go out to you. Please know that you all and Stephen will be in our prayers.

Tianna Rustom

January 9, 2008

Stephen was a friend of mine from Horizon. Though I am sure you already know I just wanted to say he was an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I hope that you and your family find comfort in the memories you have of him.

Erin Durnan

January 9, 2008

To the Fox Family:
Stephen was one of my best friends and he meant the world to me. There wasn't one time that I was with him that we weren't laughing. I miss him so soo much, so I can only imagine the pain this has caused you. I've learned, though, that we have to concentrate on all the fun we had with him and the positive impacts he had on our lives. There is always a place in my heart for Stephen as well as your family. I am truly sorry for your loss, I'm always here if you ever need to talk.

Audrey Miller

January 9, 2008

Fox Family,

I wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family. Stephen was a wonderful guy. I shared many great memories with him in the past years, laughing and smiling throughout all of them, and he will always be in my heart. He is amazing and has a wonderful impact on those around him! My prayers are with you!

Mike and Lori Westfall

January 9, 2008

Hi Cathy, Geoff, and Stacia, We wish we could make everything change and we could have Stephen back. Stephen was like a son to us, like Tyler is to you. There will not be one day that will go by that we will not think and miss him. Our hearts are so saddened, please stay strong, we need our dearest friends to heal with us. We love you with all our hearts and soul. All our love always, Mike, Lori, Michael, Kristy, and Tyler

James Moye

January 9, 2008

Dear Mr. and Mrs Fox, although you do not know us, I want you to know how very much Stephen met to us and especially to our son Adam. It was always a special time in our family when we would go to the Pei Wei Restaurant in hopes of seeing Stephen. Stephen was a special friend to Adam. They were truly comrads and shared a friendship that only very few ever obtains. Celia and I share in your heartache and pain. We mourn Stephen's passing and ask ourselves why? All week our toughts and prayers have been for you. We will continue to pray for you and that God gives you strength in the days ahead and that his love, compassion and understanding will abound in your lives the future.

With Sincere Sympathy,

Jim, Celia, and Adam Moye

Mary Culver

January 9, 2008

"Fox" was one of my brothers (chet) best friends. He always came to our house and was so sweet. I remember one time he was there and he helped me make mashed patatoes because i couldnt read what the box said.I am so glad that I knew fox because he was such a sweet guy. I am so deeply saddened and I just want you guys to know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Harry Lakin

January 9, 2008

Geoff and Cathy

I was so saddened to hear about Stephen's passing. It'd been a few years since I'd last seen him but I will always remember Stephen as a sweet, funny young man and fondly recall all the years of coaching him in basketball. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Jennifer Zeller

January 9, 2008

Dear Cathy and family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace and fill your hearts with fond memeories of Stephen. I am remembering you in my prayers.

Jennifer Zeller
(Coldwater Creek)

Steve Cambron

January 9, 2008

Geoff and Cathy,

Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Bob Frayser

January 9, 2008

Geoff and Cathy,

Denell's and my heart are heavy with sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We did not have the pleasure of knowing your son, but we too have lost special people and there are not words to express our sincerest condolences. If you need anything or just need to talk we are here for you.

Bob & Denell Frayser

Ashley Pike

January 9, 2008

I too just met Stephen a couple weeks ago at my friend Jen's birthday party (at Chet's house). He was such a sweet, personable person. He hung out with our small group of friends inside, instead of being outside with everyone else. Very nice. I just want to send Stephen's friends and family my sympathies and I want them to know they are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!

Bryce & LaRon Risser

January 9, 2008

Dearest Geoff & Cathy,
the miles we are apart connot diminish the love and warmth we send you at this difiicult time. Our saddness and sorrow transends the distance between us and we want you to know that we care beyond measure. Much love.

Bryce & LaRon Risser

Heather Messinger

January 9, 2008

I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I went to high school with Stephen. He was always a sweet and funny kid. He will be missed.

Mackenzie Coleman

January 9, 2008

Geoff and Cathy,
You have been like a second set of parents to me the past few years. I love you both so much. Stephen was one of the most special people I have ever known and the world won't be the same without him. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
All my Love, Mackenzie

Mark Andersen

January 9, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss. I remember Stephen and the time he spent in our youth group.

Brent, Carrie, Alexsei & Dillon Engelhart

January 9, 2008

We're so sorry to hear about Stephen. Alexsei and I still laugh about all the fun the group used to have in 8th grade with their close group of friends. Everyone seemed to go their separate ways but memories will keep them together. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.

Maradith Yonko

January 9, 2008

I worked with Stephen at Pei Wei for the longest time. He was the funniest, most amazing kid in the world.
I will never forget him, and his family and friends are in my prayers

Stephen Fox, I love you.

Jennifer Stehower

January 9, 2008

I just wanted to send my deepest sympathy to Stephen's family and all of his close friends. I just met Stephen a couple weeks ago, he was very good friends with my boyfriend Chet. Chet had thrown me a birthday party and Stephen came. He spent most of the time hanging out with my friends and I just laughing and telling stories. I just remember thinking after he left, " he is so nice, I like that kid". I only spent a few hours with him but out of all the poeple at that party he was the only one who made an impression on me. I'm so glad I got to meet him.

VICKI DICKISON-BATEMAN

January 9, 2008

DEAR GEOFF AND FAMILY;
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY THE LORD KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE AND LOVING ARMS AND GIVE YOU ALL STRENGTH IN THIS TIME IN YOUR LIFE AND ALWAYS.

VICKI DICKISON-BATEMAN

Jerry Thompson

January 8, 2008

Geoff & Family,
Please accept our deepest simpathies at this difficult time. We want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nothing we can say can ease the pain, but know that your son is in a better place and walking with our Saviour. He will watch over all of you till you meet again.
Jerry, Tawnya and Samantha Thompson

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