Steven Anthony Wayne

Wayne, Steven Anthony
Mr. Wayne of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on April 28, 2010. He was born in Panama City, FL on February 22, 1969. At a young age, Steve and his family moved to San Bernardino, CA. Shortly after his father's passing in 1982, Steve moved to Lafayette, CA near San Francisco to live with his older sister and brother-in-law. He attended Acalanes High School in Lafayette where he excelled in sports and made several life long friends. After graduating from high school in 1987, Steve joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he did his basic training in San Diego, CA. While in boot camp, he was one of only seven recruits out of a class of 70 to receive a Meritorious Promotion to First Class which he and his family were immensely proud of. After basic training Steve was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division in 29 Palms, CA where he was trained as a machine gunner. His unit traveled and trained extensively overseas and participated in Operation Desert Shield Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait. He received many decorations and awards including the Armed Forces Expenditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Meritorious Unit Commendation. Following military service, Steve enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in political science. Moving to Arizona following graduation, Steve worked in the transportation industry and joined Federal Express in Phoenix where he worked his way up to Senior Account Executive. At Fed Ex he made many friends and won several awards, including the President's Club Award. Steve was preceded in death by his Father Anthony R. Wayne. He is survived by his wife Jill, step-daughter Kiley, mother Joan, sisters Vicki Hamill and Susan Johnson, brother-in-law Grant Hamill, niece Marie Johnson and nephews David, Erik, Alex Hamill. Steve had a kind heart and will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him. His family wishes to thank all of the doctors and nurses at St. Joseph's Hospital for their wonderful and loving care for Steve and support of his family. A memorial service will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 3550 East Knox Road, Phoenix, AZ on Thurs
day, May 20, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, Steve's family asks that a donation be made to St. Joseph's Foundation (602-406-3041).