Stephanie Anne "Steph" Cartwright
Stephanie Anne "Steph" Cartwright
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2024. She is survived by her parents, Steve and Debbie Cartwright; two siblings, Aaron Cartwright
and Jennifer Cartwright; two uncles, Rick (Teresa) Cartwright and Don Foddrill; four cousins, Rich
(Amber) Cartwright, Ben (Elizabeth) Cartwright, Tim (Heather) Cartwright, and Kyle (Emmalee) Cartwright; and a step-grandmother, Ethel Cartwright. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: G. Richard Cartwright, Betty Cartwright, Sharon Withers and George Foddrill; and a step-grandfather, Robert Withers.
She was a 2003 Graduate of Cactus High School in Glendale, AZ, where she was involved in the
award-winning choir program. She was a 2008 graduate of Ohio Christian University in Circleville,
Ohio, where she was involved in choir and other interests. Following graduation, she worked in youth
and children's ministries in various churches in Ohio and Arizona. She also enjoyed her retail jobs in
clothing stores and Christian bookstores before working a career in property management for many
years. She continued to sing through the organization "Dickens Carolers" as well.
She found her true love in the theater, singing in the ensemble for a production of Fiddler on the Roof
in 2017 at Don Bluth Front Row Theater in Scottsdale, Arizona. Following this, she worked in different
capacities at other theaters as well, but especially at Don Bluth, being a performer, stage manager,
assistant director, photographer, and helping in the box office. Though the past 4 years were difficult
ones due to kidney dialysis, she continued to work and to be involved in theater production. She
always said that her theater connections helped her still enjoy life despite her health issues.
She attended Siloam Church on district 6 of the Gila River Indian Community whenever she could.
Her parents are pastors there and she still had many friends there. Friendships and family were
always her priority. She was a person known for her kindness and love for others, as the testimonials
pouring in through Facebook, calls and emails make very clear.
A memorial service will be held to honor Stephanie at Siloam Church, 14181 S. 51 st Avenue, Laveen
AZ 85339 at 3 pm on Sunday, June 23 rd, 2024. Preceding the service, there will be visitation time from 2 to 3 pm. Flowers are always appreciated, but even more meaningful would be donations in her
memory made to Don Bluth Front Row Theater at 8989 E Via Linda #118, Scottsdale AZ 85258.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Ethan
October 15, 2025
Miss you Aunt Stephie-ann from:Ethan
Chella Bundrage
August 29, 2024
Stephanie was absolutely one of my favorite people. She was my patient at the dialysis center. I remember just long conversations. When she invited me to the theater to see my favorite Christmas movie in a play "It's a Wonderful Life." She definitely will always be my sunflower. I struggled with her departing. I will cherish all the tears and hugs. On behalf of the staff at Papago DaVita.... She is sooooo missed.
I love u my Cartwheels. That's what I called her. Not Cartwright. Cartwheels. Heaven need a beautiful voice for the choir. She was selected. What an honor. Continue to rest peacefully baby.
Chella. Ur favorite technician
Juan Montoya
July 8, 2024
My sincere condolences to your family. Worked with Stephanie for a short time, she was a very sweet and special person, may she rest in peace.
Esther
June 30, 2024
As I write this, I find it hard to believe that Stephanie is no longer with us. Stephanie for me acted as some sort of permanence - distanced - but still permanent - one of the last ties I have to my past. The last time I talked to her was about six months ago. In years prior, we were much more involved in each other´s lives as our paths paralleled for a time. And as I made the steps to move farther away from everything I´ve ever known in a career field that is incredibly isolating and away from the stability of what I used to know, she was still a constant, smiling feature in my headspace and heart. Truly, as I went about work in the days after her passing, I realized one of the only things decorating my desk here hundreds of miles away was from her. She paid attention to detail and knew my favorite animal and gave me practical little items. In another room in my house, I have a beautiful journal, one that is so beautiful, I use it as decoration/centerpiece since it matches the room so well. Stephanie was thoughtful like that. She loved to give gifts. I moved from Phoenix 5 years ago, but I saw her at least 2 years ago. She was just the same. She loved to smile. She was the warmest person - and her life was not easy. Her smiles were not cheap. But they were always free and genuine and held so much value. She always made sure to love the people around her in the ways we needed or liked. One of her many gifts was seeking out our needs. She was with me during some of the most painful times of my life as life tends to have its specific twists and plot turns, always willing to listen - an exceedingly rare trait - and she stands out as a feature of light and sanity as I walked through some of the most brutal parts of life. She was there to hold up my threadbare dreams and faltering hopes. Hope - she always had it. And more importantly and impactfully to us, she always had hope to give. It was indomitable.
Many times, when a loved one passes on, the most devastating part is not having said goodbye and I love you. But not so with Stephanie, and I think that is partially why I do not think I have fully comprehended that that text 6 months was the last thing she will say to me on earth. But she reached out to say a greeting and ended in "I love you." I expressed the same in return and that I missed her. We understood each other, and understood that no matter the time past and passing, we loved each other. I know now that I just have to wait a little longer for her next message of "I love you." She gave us all that hope. And I have this hope that I will see her one day, because her love was garnered from the sacrificial love of the Lord Jesus, who also died. But He came back victorious, and one day, she will too, and I do believe, I will see her again. And her hugs will only be greater.
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Mrs Bob (Sara) Jones
June 25, 2024
So extremely sorry for the precious family left to mourn the passing of a precious daughter/sister.
Roberta Newman
June 22, 2024
My love, prayers, and sympathy for the Cartwright family in the loss of their loved one. I have been a supporter of their missionary work for many years and kept up with the prayer requests for their family members. May God be your help today and always.
Bethany Hanson (Andrews)
June 22, 2024
Some of my first memories of Stephanie were our awkward junior high years on the mission field. She was a good friend/missionary kid sister to me. I will remember Stephanie´s heart for ministry and people. She did her best to honor the Lord in her talents and help those around her.
Harold LeBoyer
June 21, 2024
I will miss your hugs and kindness to everyone most of all.
H
June 21, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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