Steve W. Savage

Steve W. Savage May 5, 1951 - Feb. 12, 2015 INDIANAPOLIS - Steve W. Savage, 63, passed away due to a massive heart attack, on February 12, 2015. Steve was born May 5, 1951 in Birmingham, Michigan to the late Charles M. and Jeanne W. Savage. Steve is survived by his wife, Deborah McCarty and his beloved daughter, Amber McCarty; sister, Chris Savage and niece, Haley Muir both of Columbus Ohio; and countless friends and colleagues who will remember his wisdom, humor, energy, and passion for life. Steve was the CEO of the Arc of Greater Boone County and the co-owner of Sandy Savage and Associates, Inc. He graduated with both his BA and MA from Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana. Steve began his professional career as an instructor with Head Start in South Bend, Indiana, where he lived for much of his childhood. Steve was a tireless advocate for people with disabilities and held positions with DSI in Columbus, Indiana; the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community in Bloomington, Indiana, Gateway Services in Franklin, Indiana, and started a successful consulting company in 1996 where he provided training and consultation to agencies supporting people with disabilities across the United States. Steve also served as a consultant with IPS providing transition services for high school students exiting school. Steve was a past board member of the National Association of People Supporting Employment, recipient of the David Hammis Award for professional accomplishments as well as numerous other accolades for his professional achievements. He was a founding member of the Indiana Supported Employment Training Team where he trained over 2,000 Employment Specialists in how to provide quality, integrated employment services. Steve devoured life; one of his favorite activities was taking his family out to the Indianapolis Indians baseball games. He traveled the U.S. and the world with multiple trips to the southwest and Ireland. His favorite mode of transportation was his BMW motorcycle. He collected Native American baskets and weavings over the years. Music in all forms permeated his life. A celebration of Steve's life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. A reception will follow. Donations to honor Steve's life can be made to the: Amber C. McCarty Education Fund Fifth Third Bank Market District 145 N. East Street MD 829411 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Or to the charity of your choice in Steve's name. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.