Stevens P. "Steve" Forest

Stevens P. "Steve" Forest obituary, Del Rio, TX

Stevens P. "Steve" Forest

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302 2nd St, Sanderson, TX 79848

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100 W Hackberry St, Sanderson 79848

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Stevens Forest Ranch Private Family Cemetery

342 Dyer Road, Sanderson, TX 79848

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Stevens Forest Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trinity Mortuary - Del Rio on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Stevens "Steve" P. Forest, age 69, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in a local nursing home in Del Rio. He was born on March 1, 1956 in Fredericksburg, Texas.
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Preceding him death were his parents, R. Stevens Forest and Vennie Massey Forest; and grandson, Trenton Frederich.
Family members left to cherish his memory include his twin sisters, Diane F. Cowden and Jan Forest, both of Del Rio; daughters: Ashley Friederich of Hunt, Texas, and Haley Lehrmann and husband BB Lehrmann, also of Hunt; grandson, Tyler Hargis; niece, Kelsa Cowden; Stevens is also survived by one granddaughter, and other close relatives and friends.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel of Faith. All are welcomed to attend.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

14

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sanderson High School Auditorium

100 W Hackberry St, Sanderson 79848

Send Flowers

Oct

14

Viewing

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sanderson High School Auditorium

302 2nd St, Sanderson, TX 79848

Send Flowers

Oct

14

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sanderson High School Auditorium

302 2nd St, Sanderson, TX 79848

Send Flowers

Oct

15

Viewing

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sanderson High School Auditorium

100 W Hackberry St, Sanderson 79848

Send Flowers

Oct

15

Graveside service

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Stevens Forest Ranch Private Family Cemetery

342 Dyer Road, Sanderson, TX 79848

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Trinity Mortuary - Del Rio

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.