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2015
Steven Saxton Obituary
Ames
Steven L. Saxton passed away on April 18th, 2015. He was born October 20th, 1949, in Alliance, Nebraska, to Frances and Betty Rose Saxton. He graduated from Utah State University in Mechanical Engineering.
After graduation he worked for Chrysler Corporation and then with Fisher Controls International, Inc., in 1974. He worked in various management positions including Vice President, Worldwide Valve Procurement for Emerson Process Management; and overseas assignments in Japan, Singapore and England. He retired in 2005 and continued as a contract Project Manager till 2013.
He was a very skilled wood worker and participated in the Ames Woodworkers Association. He was a scout leader and participated in many community endeavors including Rotary, International, Inc. In retirement he loved gardening and spending time with friends and his sons.
He is survived by his wife, Gaile; his sons, Jonathan Michael (wife: Heather Berg) from Ankeny, IA; and Matthew Neeley (Ames); his father, Frances (Alamo, TX); and brother, Charles (wife: Chris) from Mechanicsville, VA.
A tribute to his life will be held in Ames mid May. The family requests that memorial gifts be designated for cancer research at Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be made online at www.mayoclinic.org/development or mailed to Department of Development, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905
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for Steven Saxton
Richard Henderson
September 18, 2015
I purchased a Woody and Trailer that he made in 2012, and was researching his work. He was a talented man, I am sorry for your loss.
Laura Gaughan
July 7, 2015
I knew him at Utah State during our college years there. We had great times together. Always thought some how I'd run into him again. So sad at his passing.
Barbara Bach
May 7, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss Uncle Francis. Even though Steve and I were cousins I never got to know him, but he sounds a if he was a wonderful person.Definitely my loss. God Bless.
Tristan Brown
May 5, 2015
One evening in high school Jon and I started doing some bodywork on my car in his garage. Steve came out to see what we were doing and provide some helpful tips. When midnight rolled around Steve was putting the final touches on the car long after Jon and I had started dozing. That was just the kind of person he was. The world would be a much better place if there were more like him.
Mary HARPER
May 1, 2015
Steve was a real genius and a loving son. The world is a better place for those who knew him.
May 1, 2015
Steve was a special first cousin whose technical knowledge always amazed me as did his woodworking skills. My husband and I also enjoyed vegetables from Steve's garden. He definitely had a green thumb to go along with his kind and thoughtful heart. He will be missed.
-- Penny Wika (Wamego, KS)
Doug Johnson
April 30, 2015
Steve was a great procurement leader and one of the trailblazers for Emerson in Asia. Those of us that came behind had an easier road because of Steve's work.
Colin Lewington
April 29, 2015
A good friend and colleague. We will miss you Steve.
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