Steven Lawrence Atherton II

Steven Lawrence Atherton II

Steven Atherton II Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 26, 2025.
Steven Lawrence Atherton II, of Taylor, MI, passed away on September 24, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on November 25, 1983, Steven was known for his unique personality, describing himself as "the nicest a**hole you would ever meet," a statement that reflected his straightforward yet caring nature.

Steven was deeply devoted to his family and his animals, a passion that was evident to all who knew him. He leaves behind a loving family: his children, Taylor, Sierra, Lauren, and Steven Atherton III; granddaughters, Rose Lynn and Serena; his mother, Angela Wilson (Kurt); sisters, Jennifer Warneck (Keith) and Tracy Gilliam; and many nieces and nephews. His life was also enriched by the companionship of his beloved animals. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Steven Atherton.

Steven's life will be remembered for his love, his unique humor, and his unwavering dedication to his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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Taylor Atherton

Yesterday

I've been putting this off because there´s just too many words.. and not enough words.

But we knew you dad, and we knew what pictures you would want to be remembered by the most. So for you dad, here´s how we´ll remember you most

Me, Sierra, Lauren, and Stevie we love you forever and always.
Thank you for teaching me that love I will forever strive to teach your granddaughters that same true love.

Stevie, he wants to be the man now for us all that´s what you taught him I see it in him with the ducks, how well you taught him to love

Roselynn, she remembers you as PopPop, the one with the long prickly beard and the ducks. She remembers that you took her on the boat, whenever she wanted she once randomly told me, "Mommy, you sound just like PopPop" because I had told her to look at some geese at the park

Lauren, Sierra they have learned that same love too. They may be missing some of the pieces, but we all will help each other along the way. That´s what you always wanted for us

Keith Warneck

September 27, 2025

Good times ! Memories that won't be forgotten. Rip my Little Brother

Gary and Lynda Moore

September 27, 2025

Heather and family Gary and I are so sorry for your loss. Gone way to young

Christina Cameron

September 26, 2025

Thank you Steve for being you. You not only gave me one of my precious babies(puppy) but you became one of few people I felt comfortable around to ask for favors. So many people would be shocked to know that too. You will be so missed and are so loved. All tomorrows seem a little dimmer knowing you won't be here to share those, but please know, I'll be praying for your mom, sisters, babies and grandbabies for the rest of my time here. No goodbye, just a see you when we get there.

Kevin becton

September 26, 2025

Will be truly miss my brother saying it's just roush won't be the same glad I got to know you

Earl Smith

September 26, 2025

I wish I was able to meet him but if he is anything like his brother he's a good man I've said in my prayers to all you family members and Friends

Ivan Valentin

September 26, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family of Stephen. Going to be missed brother.

Nicole Davis

September 26, 2025

So many years, so many memories. Family is what you lived for, you loved like no one else. You as a man, taught me a lot. I love you steven, forever my best friend and beyond. Keep watching over all of us. Love you more.

John Pardeike

September 26, 2025

I met Steven at Roush, he was always positive, always there to help, when i started hanging out with Steven with another friend, we would go to Wheat and Rye, Allen park, talk about life, enjoy our time, I´ve been to his house to see him, it tore me up on hearing of him passing, I´m sorry for your loss, Steven called me his brother, I will miss him.

Angelina

September 26, 2025

i love you cousin !

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