Stephen William Archibald

1956 - 2025

Stephen William Archibald was born on February 28, 1956 in San Francisco, California to Donald Arthur Archibald and Carol Jean Major. He passed away at his home in Kirksville, Missouri on January 1, 2025.

On November 28, 1980, he married Brenda Jean Schmitter. The couple had three children during their 44 years together, Cody Stephen Archibald, Travis William (Amanda) Archibald and Sarah Whitney (Wilson) Archibald.

Steve is survived by his wife, Brenda and children, Travis and Sarah. He is also survived by his mother Carol (Ken) Gabriel of Petaluma, California, stepmother, Irene Archibald of Sparks, Nevada, sister, Lori (Dennis) Trumble of Petaluma, California, brother Jeffrey (Kathy) Archibald of Santa Rosa, California, brother, John (Pam) Laidley of Novato, California, in-laws, Curtis and Carolyn Schmitter of Downing, Missouri, brother-in-law, Bruce (Chris) Schmitter of St. Joseph, Missouri, as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his son, Cody on May 3, 2013, his father, Don on March 24, 2024 and his sister-in-law, Lori Schmitter on November 20, 2003.

Steve's childhood was spent in Northern Nevada and Northern California. He moved to Missouri in the 70's, which is where he met his wife, Brenda. They resided in Lancaster, Missouri, until 1984. During that period, Steve made his living installing commercial kitchens and hauling fertilizer. Steve and Brenda moved to Southern California following her college graduation. Steve continued to install commercial kitchens and Brenda started her first accounting job. Their sons, Cody and Travis were born in Riverside, California. In 1987, they relocated to Nevada, where Steve continued to install commercial kitchens and Brenda continued working in accounting. In 1991, Steve decided to open his own shop, Fabtech, LLC, in Reno, Nevada, which fabricated and installed custom commercial kitchens. He was uniquely talented in this area, making his work highly acclaimed and sought after. After the birth of their daughter, Sarah, Brenda joined him full time in the business until their retirement in 2022.

Steve was a gifted Benchrest shooter, setting a world record in 2007. It was a hobby he was passionate about and shared with his children and father. He also enjoyed fishing, boating and jet skiing. Over the years, he and Brenda enjoyed many classic rock concerts and vacation getaways. Steve was a loving husband and father. Happy family memories will sustain them through the next chapter of life without him.

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Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Downing Christian Church in Downing, Missouri at 11:00 a.m. with Larry Smith, Pastor of the Downing Christian Church in Downing, Missouri officiating. Music will be special selections of "Simple Man" and "Amazing Grace." Pallbearers will be Wilson Dericco, Spencer Schmitter, Nick Braun, Bobby Garrett, Alan Garrett and Kevin Judd. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the Downing Christian Church in Downing, Missouri. Memorials have been established for the Downing Depot in Downing, Missouri. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by logging on to normanfh.com. Burial will be in the Downing City Cemetery in Downing, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman Funeral Home of Lancaster, Missouri.