Stephen G. Yonker

RED CREEK - Stephen Gary Yonker, 70, went home to be with the LORD December 17, due to COVID related issues at Auburn Memorial Hospital. He put up a valiant fight right to the end.

Calling hours will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday (December 22) with a service at 3 p.m. at Becker Funeral Home, Red Creek.

Steve was born July 3, 1951, in Lyons, N.Y., to the late Floyd Sr. and Blanch Powell Yonker. He graduated from North Rose Central School and enlisted in the Marines. After he came home from the Marines, he met his wife, Lorrie, who he loved to death. Steve and Lorrie would have been married 51 years on February 6, 2022, two young kids that made it work through all of lifes ups and downs. Three beautiful children, a wonderful son-in-law and two wonderful daughter-in-laws and three precious granddaughters, who were all the light of his life. Steve had many wonderful and close friends who he would be there for them at anytime.

He loved classic cars (which he had many), racing and restoring his hot rods to perfection to his wife's dismay. We can all relate to that! LOL He enjoyed his many projects of landscaping and improving his home and property. He was a very hard worker and was always involved in something that needed to be done. He attended and was a member, most of his life, at Sunnyside Community Church, where he served as Chairman of the board for a few years. Steve worked at the VA Medical Center in Canandaigua for 35 years, as a Pipefitter until he retired. He was thrilled to be home with Lorrie each day, and to help her with her clients that they have done for 45 years together. All the ladies loved Steve and are so crushed that they have lost their buddy. He was so good to them. Steve always said that his greatest accomplishment in life was his family, who he loved and adored. One of his greatest joys was his grandchildren, Lindsie, Karlie and Lauren. He was the best grandpa ever.

He is survived by his wife, Lorrie Lee Yonker; three children, Steve (Julie) Yonker of Red Creek, Jason (Maureen) Yonker of Auburn and Shannon (Peter) Kuc also of Auburn; three granddaughters, Lindsie, Karlie and Lauren; also his grand pugs, Mazzie and Mollie who kept him entertained; sister, Judy York of Broken Arrow Okla; sisters-in-law, Sharon Yonker of Clyde, Diane Yonker (Price) of North Rose and Kim (Tim) Collier of Auburn; as well as many special nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Floyd Sr. and Blanche Powell Yonker; his three brothers, Floyd Jr., Larry and Richard Yonker; and brother-in-law, Larry "Ivan" York.

Our hearts are shattered having to say goodbye to Steve for now, but we thank and praise our Lord and Saviour, for his sacrifice of coming to earth to die for our sins so that we can all be reunited once again, in our eternal home with our loved ones that have gone on before. What a precious reunion that will be (John 3:16). What a special time to be going home and be with Jesus as we celebrate his birth at Christmas. The Angels will be singing their praises and Steve is finally home where he longed to be with his precious Lord.