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1951
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2012
Steven Horak Obituary
He graduated from Burbank High School, In Sacramento, CA in 1969. After, he enlisted and served in the US Navy for 4 years. Upon returning he went into the family business, Standard Appliance Parts, (HVAC), opening his own store in Stockton, CA, in 1976.
Steve's passions were traveling, spending time on his Chris Craft Yacht on the delta, sports, spending time with his family.
He will forever be known for his business knowledge, love for his family and friends and his kindness towards animals. He is gone from sight but not from memory.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, June 14th at the Chapel of Flowers, located in the Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 & E. Harney Ln., Lodi, CA.
Donations may be made to the Delta Humane Society, Hospice, and/or the Salvation Army. Please sign the online guest book at www.cherokeememorial.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Steven Horak
6 Entries
August 9, 2012
Donna Summers, Robin Gibbs, Steven Horak. All my youthful heros gone. Lost touch with Steven after Burbank, but during those high school years he always brought laughter into class and the school clubs/plays we were in. During my adult years, I would think "how would Stevie find humor in this situation". To learn of his passing was a shock to my psych. Much sympathy to the Horak family, your loss is our loss too.
David B., class of 69.
Nancy Mettler
June 14, 2012
My sincere condolences to Karen and her family. I am so sorry for your lose. Steve was always so nice to me. I know he will be missed.
Katie Horak
June 12, 2012
Dad never had any sons, but as much as I tried to fight it, I take after him quite a lot. So in a weird way, I'm the son he never had. I'm outspoken, stubborn, I speak my mind, and I never hesitate to throw out an inappropriate joke to break the silence in a room. Luckily I inherited his good qualities too and those of you who had the pleasure of knowing him would know he was giving and he never hesitated to help someone in need (and even if they didn't need it haha)
Even though Dad and I have butted heads in the past (mainly because we both have a hot temper and are both really stubborn) unknowingly, my Dad has always been a mentor for me throughout my life. Teaching me to stand up for what is right and for those who can't stick up for themselves, to give to those less fortunate, to not runaway but face your problem head on, and to be thankful for what you have. He showed us girls a lot of tough love also but I understand why now… so we can be strong in times like these. To be a Horak is to never give up, no matter what life throws at us and that's exactly what Dad did. He fought till the very end. HELL, he would get pissed at us for trying to help him because he insisted he could do it himself.
Still, if he could be here today and even if he didn't say it, I'm sure he would be proud of me and my sisters…. And Dad, I promise, I'll continue to make you proud and never give up, no matter what I'm faced with. I love you Dad, from your Baby Bunting
Sam Messina
June 12, 2012
My sincere condolences to Steve's family. What a great guy he was and Steve was liked by everyone. All of us at Burbank were like an added family with each other. Steve played baseball with alot of us on the Sacramento Raiders baseball team. I was just talking about Steve within the past couple of weeks with Dave Coyle. Unbelievable, I'm so sorry. You lost a family member and I lost a friend. Steve is now an angel in Heaven to watch over all of us.
Dorothy Curtis
June 12, 2012
We didn't get to see enough of you on this side ,so we'll look forward to a happier tomorrow. and we'll double our love for Steph just in your name.
Tottee and Granny Bill
Chris Andis
June 12, 2012
My condolences to the family. He was a big part of Burbank High School when we were there and everyone knew him and loved him.
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